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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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These may include increased seismic activity, deformation of the ground, and changes in volcanic gas emissions or composition.

From Science Daily

Lowery and his coauthors point out that this assumption overlooked major environmental changes that occurred when ecosystems collapsed on land and in the oceans.

From Science Daily

As she arrived at Portcullis House in Westminster for the launch of the latest figures from Endometriosis UK, Sanju said she was more determined than ever to make a change.

From BBC

Bracknell Forest Council said it had made the "difficult" decision after the government made changes to how it funds council support for families facing financial difficulties.

From BBC

He voted in favour of the change in the Commons but has insisted the government will remain neutral.

From BBC