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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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Although it had been sent to my editor long ago, I made numerous tiny changes.

From Los Angeles Times

Johnson's government then changed course after its 2019 manifesto commitment and managed to recruit an extra 20,000 officers by 2023 under a police uplift programme, now known as the Officer Maintenance Grant.

From BBC

"We have already made changes to strengthen reporting and governance processes, and we commit to ongoing learning, accountability and continuous improvement."

From BBC

Following backlash, X changed its rules so only paid users could use the function - sparking criticism from women's groups and the UK government.

From BBC

While the entertainment landscape has changed beyond recognition over the past two decades, major networks and on-screen talent are still figuring out how best to make money from streaming platforms.

From BBC