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change

[cheynj] / tʃeɪndʒ /


NOUN
act or fact of making different or becoming different
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Usage

What is another way to say change? To change is to make a material difference so that something is distinctly different from what it was: to change one's opinion. To alter is to make some partial change, as in appearance, while still preserving the identity: to alter a dress, as by raising the hem (to change a dress would mean to put on a different one).

Example Sentences

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Festival director Rob Spring said the changes were needed to keep the event "competitive and comparative".

From BBC

A key area of Test rugby since the escort rule was changed, France have dominated every opponent in the air so far.

From BBC

The 2026 Formula 1 season is nearly upon us and there are many questions to answer, following the biggest regulation change in the sport's history.

From BBC

"China's health technology landscape is maturing so quickly, partly because... urgency drives change," she said.

From Barron's

The challenge now is for the academy to unearth and nurture several more like him in the years to come following a period of huge change behind the scenes.

From BBC