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[ ʧeɪndʒ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

money

Money in the form of coins or banknotes, especially that issued by a government.

Synonyms

cash, coins, currency

Examples of usage

  • Can you give me change for a twenty-dollar bill?
  • He paid for the coffee with loose change.
Context #2 | Verb

alter

Make or become different.

Synonyms

alter, modify, vary

Examples of usage

  • She changed her hairstyle for the party.
  • The weather changes frequently in this region.

Translations

Translations of the word "change" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mudança

🇮🇳 परिवर्तन

🇩🇪 Änderung

🇮🇩 perubahan

🇺🇦 зміна

🇵🇱 zmiana

🇯🇵 変化 (へんか)

🇫🇷 changement

🇪🇸 cambio

🇹🇷 değişiklik

🇰🇷 변화 (변화)

🇸🇦 تغيير

🇨🇿 změna

🇸🇰 zmena

🇨🇳 变化 (biànhuà)

🇸🇮 sprememba

🇮🇸 breyting

🇰🇿 өзгеріс

🇬🇪 ცვლილება (ts'vlileba)

🇦🇿 dəyişiklik

🇲🇽 cambio

Etymology

The word 'change' originated from the Old French word 'changier', which means 'to exchange'. It has been used in the English language since the 13th century. Over time, 'change' has evolved to encompass various meanings, including alteration and transformation. The concept of change is fundamental to human existence, reflecting the inevitability of growth and adaptation.

See also: changeability, changeable, changeably, changed, changeover, changer, changes, changing, exchange, interchange, unchangeability, unchangeable, unchangeably, unchanged, unchanging, unchangingly.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #216, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.