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• noun
The act, process, or result of making or becoming different.
"The sudden change in weather forced the hikers to seek shelter."
Coins as opposed to paper currency, or the balance of money returned when the amount tendered exceeds the price of a purchase.
"She counted her change at the register before putting it into her wallet."
A fresh replacement for something previously used or worn, especially a set of clothes.
"Always pack an extra change of clothes in your carry-on bag in case your luggage is delayed."
• verb
To make or become different in form, nature, content, or state.
"The leaves change color from green to vibrant crimson every autumn."
To replace something with another of a similar kind, especially something newer or cleaner.
"The mechanic offered to change the flat tire before we continued our trip."
To put on different clothes.
"He went upstairs to change into something more comfortable after the formal dinner."
To give or receive an equivalent sum of money in lower denominations or in a foreign currency.
"The traveler stopped at the airport kiosk to change dollars into euros."
To move from one train, bus, or aircraft to another during a journey.
"Passengers traveling to Edinburgh must change trains at York."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed into Middle English from Old French 'changier', which derives from Late Latin 'cambiare' ('to barter or exchange'), ultimately of Gaulish (Celtic) origin.