Plain-language senses for players, solvers, and learners.
noun
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
the change was intended to increase sales
noun
a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event
he attributed the change to their marriage
noun
the action of changing something
the change of government had no impact on the economy
noun
the result of alteration or modification
there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs
noun
the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change
noun
a thing that is different
he inspected several changes before selecting one
noun
a different or fresh set of clothes
she brought a change in her overnight bag
noun
coins of small denomination regarded collectively
he had a pocketful of change
noun
money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
he got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver
noun
a difference that is usually pleasant
he goes to France for variety
verb
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city
verb
undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
She changed completely as she grew older
verb
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
her mood changes in accordance with the weather
verb
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
switch to a different brand of beer
verb
change clothes; put on different clothes
Change before you go to the opera
verb
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
Could you convert my dollars into pounds?
verb
give to, and receive from, one another
Would you change places with me?
verb
change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast
verb
become deeper in tone
His voice began to change when he was 12 years old
verb
remove or replace the coverings of
Father had to learn how to change the baby
