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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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Christmas is often regarded as a time for goodwill, but one young couple's act of kindness 50 years ago changed their lives forever.

From BBC

One reason for their change of heart can be traced to the warnings – some called them threats – emanating from a group of conservative churches.

From BBC

But changing age-old traditions is not just for the younger generation - Tim Hartley, 65, from Cardiff, left the craziness of the kitchen behind four years ago for his local curry house.

From BBC

Investor optimism driven by regulatory changes and cost-cutting has led to higher valuations for oil companies.

From Barron's

Those fears are somewhat overstated, simply because the purchasers of enterprise software don’t change their work flows quickly.

From Barron's