n.

1. an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another;
   alteration, modification
   
   • the change was intended to increase sales
   • this storm is certainly a change for the worse
   • the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago
2. a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event
   
   • he attributed the change to their marriage
3. the action of changing something
   
   • the change of government had no impact on the economy
   • his change on abortion cost him the election
4. the result of alteration or modification
   
   • there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs
   • there had been no change in the mountains
5. 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
6. a thing that is different
   
   • he inspected several changes before selecting one
7. a different or fresh set of clothes
   
   • she brought a change in her overnight bag
8. coins of small denomination regarded collectively
   
   • he had a pocketful of change
9. 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
10. a difference that is usually pleasant;
    variety
    
    • he goes to France for variety
    • it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic

v.

1. undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
   
   • She changed completely as she grew older
   • The weather changed last night
2. cause to change; make different; cause a transformation;
   alter, modify
   
   • The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city
   • The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue
3. make or become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence;
   alter, vary
   
   • her mood changes in accordance with the weather
   • The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season
4. lay aside, abandon, or leave for another;
   switch, shift
   
   • switch to a different brand of beer
   • She switched psychiatrists
   • The car changed lanes
5. change clothes; put on different clothes
   
   • Change before you go to the opera
6. exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category;
   exchange, commute, convert
   
   • Could you convert my dollars into pounds?
   • He changed his name
   • convert centimeters into inches
   • convert holdings into shares
7. give to, and receive from, one another;
   exchange, interchange
   
   • Would you change places with me?
   • We have been exchanging letters for a year
8. change from one vehicle or transportation line to another;
   transfer
   
   • She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast
9. become deeper in tone;
   deepen
   
   • His voice began to change when he was 12 years old
   • Her voice deepened when she whispered the password
10. remove or replace the coverings of
    
    • Father had to learn how to change the baby
    • After each guest we changed the bed linens