to change

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to change

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: to make or become different

Definition: To alter or modify something or someone, or to undergo alteration or modification.

Sample Sentence: I need to change my clothes before going out.

Sense 2: to replace with something else

Definition: To substitute one thing for another.

Sample Sentence: I need to change the batteries in my remote control.

Related Products: Batteries, Remote Control

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: the act or instance of making or becoming different

Definition: The act of altering or modifying something or someone.

Sample Sentence: The change in his behavior surprised everyone.

Sense 2: money given back after payment has been made

Definition: The amount of money returned when one pays more than necessary.

Sample Sentence: I received a five-dollar change after buying the item.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: different from what is usual or expected

Definition: Not typical or the same as before; something that deviates from the norm.

Sample Sentence: She wore a change outfit to the party and stood out from the crowd.