Change

Quick meaning: Change is a verb meaning (intransitive) To become something different.

Meaning

(intransitive) To become something different.

More Meanings

1. (transitive, ergative) To make something into something else.
2. (transitive) To replace.
3. (intransitive) To replace one's clothing.
4. (transitive) To replace the clothing of (the one wearing it), especially to put a clean diaper on (someone).
5. (intransitive) To transfer to another vehicle (train, bus, etc.)
6. (transitive) To change hand while riding (a horse).
7. (archaic) To exchange.

Example Sentences

The tadpole changed into a frog.

Stock prices are constantly changing.

The fairy changed the frog into a prince.

I had to change the wording of the ad so it would fit.

Word Forms

• changes
• changing
• changed
• changest
• changedst
• changeth

Synonyms for change

Depending on context, synonyms include alter, modify, transform, transition, transformation, alteration.

Antonyms for change

Common opposites include conservation, continuance, perpetuation, preservation, rest, remain.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include alteration, alter, convert, interchange, vary, modification.

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