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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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Tech giants are trying to change the way we interact with computers.

From Los Angeles Times

Natural gas, which is mainly methane, is a major cause of climate change when it leaks out without being burned.

From Los Angeles Times

He checked in whenever there was a casting conversation, a new version of the script, or a note that significantly changed something from the book.

From Salon

The government has confirmed the remaining stages of the bill will take place next Monday, instead of Wednesday, allowing time for changes to be considered.

From BBC

Productivity gains from regulatory changes are hard to measure and often slow to materialize, while demand can respond more quickly.

From Barron's