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change

/tʃeɪndʒ/

Meanings
  • Noun or Verb

    An act or process through which something passes from one state to another.

    - "The leaves on the tree undergo a change of color in the fall."
    - "After the election, there will be a change in leadership."
    - "The patient's condition underwent a significant change overnight."
  • A transformation or modification.

    - "The recipe calls for a change in ingredients to make it vegan."
    - "The fashion industry is always looking for the next big change."
    - "The company underwent a major change in strategy."

Pronunciation
  1. /tʃeɪndʒ/



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  2. /tʃeɪndʒ/



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Synonyms

transformation , transition , alter , another , make , modify , transform
Rhymes
Words rhyming with change
strange , range , rearrange , exchange
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. Change (English) : Noun or Verb: To make or become different.

  2. Chance (English) : Noun: A risk or an opportunity.


Variants
List of all variants of change that leads to same result
change , change hands , changed , changed hands , changer , changers , changes , changes hands , changing , changing hands , change off , changed off , changes off , changing off , change of heart , changes of heart , change of life , change of pace , change order , change orders , change ringing , change ringings , change a baby , change a bed
Forms
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Changes (past tense of change), Changeable (adjective), Changeability (noun), Changer (noun)


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'ceangan' meaning 'to change, to exchange'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the word 'change' comes from the Old English word 'ceangan', which means 'to change, to exchange'?

  2. Did you know that the largest recorded change in temperature occurred in Antarctica, where the temperature dropped from 15 degrees Celsius to -45 degrees Celsius in just 24 hours?

  3. Did you know that the study of change is called 'metamorphosis' in biology?


Related Concepts
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  1. Transition: The process of moving from one state to another.

  2. Evolution: A gradual process of change from a simple to a more complex form.

  3. Metamorphosis: A radical change in form or nature.


Culture
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Change has been a significant theme in literature, art, and music throughout history. In literature, change is often depicted as a transformative force, whether it be a personal transformation or a larger societal shift. In art, change is often represented through the use of new techniques or styles. In music, change is often expressed through the use of new genres or sounds.

How to Memorize "change"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a leaf changing color in the fall, or imagine a light bulb turning off and on to help remember the meaning of 'change'.
    - Visualize the process of transformation to help remember the definition of 'change'.
    - Visualize the act of making or becoming different to help remember the meaning of 'change'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'change' with the idea of transformation or modification.
    - Associate the word 'change' with the concept of making or becoming different.
    - Associate the word 'change' with the idea of moving from one state to another.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Change is a Chance to Change' to help remember the meaning of 'change'.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Change means to Make or Become Different' to help remember the meaning of 'change'.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Change is the Process of Transformation' to help remember the meaning of 'change'.


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