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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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The situation highlights the complexity of restoring ecosystems that were altered for decades and are now undergoing rapid change.

From Science Daily

According to the authors, climate models often simplify or exclude these organisms, which can lead to an incomplete picture of how the ocean responds to climate change.

From Science Daily

It is spreading to previously untouched regions and becoming endemic, driven by changing climatic conditions and expanding human settlements, say health officials, with millions potentially at risk of infection.

From Barron's

The name was changed this year in honor of a friend and fellow Hall of Fame trainer who died last summer.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2004, 3 Doors Down established a charity, the Better Life Foundation, to create "positive change in the lives of children in need of food, shelter and medical assistance".

From BBC