Changer: meaning, definitions and examples
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changer
[ หสงeษชndสษr ]
money
A person or thing that changes something, especially something that is worn or imperfect.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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changer |
Typically refers to someone or something that makes changes or modifications. This word is not commonly used to describe a person who fixes things.
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repairer |
A general term for someone who repairs things. This word is neutral and can be applied to various professions or tasks involving fixing or restoring functionality.
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fixer |
Used to describe a person who fixes or resolves problems, often with a sense of ingenuity. Sometimes it can have a slightly negative connotation if used to describe someone who manipulates situations.
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mender |
Used to describe a person who repairs something, usually items that are damaged or broken, often with a focus on careful and detailed repair work.
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Examples of usage
- He was always a bit of a changer, he could fix anything.
- The changer at the car park machine wouldn't take my notes.
person
A person who changes something, especially money.
Synonyms
currency exchange agent, money changer.
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Word | Description / Examples |
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changer |
Rarely used to describe someone or something that changes currency. It can also be a person or device that changes something, such as a disk changer in electronics.
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money changer |
Commonly used term for an informal or commercial setup that exchanges money from one currency to another. It can be used in everyday situations and may sometimes have a slightly negative connotation when referring to informal or unauthorized vendors.
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currency exchange agent |
Used in formal or professional settings to describe someone who is officially responsible for exchanging money from one currency to another, usually in financial institutions.
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Examples of usage
- The changer at the bank helped me exchange my dollars for euros.
- She works as a changer at the currency exchange.
device
A device for changing coins or notes into different denominations, or for dispensing tickets or giving change.
Synonyms
coin machine, ticket dispenser.
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changer |
Commonly used to refer to a device that changes money, typically exchanging larger bills for smaller denomination coins. Not frequently used in everyday conversation.
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coin machine |
Refers specifically to machines that dispense coins in exchange for banknotes. Often found in places where coins are frequently needed, such as laundromats, arcades, and public transport stations.
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ticket dispenser |
A machine that provides tickets, often used in contexts like public transportation, amusement parks, or cinemas. This term is specific to tickets and does not imply money exchange.
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Examples of usage
- The vending machine acts as a changer for coins.
- The changer at the arcade gave me quarters for my dollars.
Translations
Translations of the word "changer" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mudador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคตเคฐเฅเคคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Wechsler
๐ฎ๐ฉ pengganti
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะผัะฝัะฒะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ zmieniacz
๐ฏ๐ต ใใงใณใธใฃใผ
๐ซ๐ท changeur
๐ช๐ธ cambiador
๐น๐ท deฤiลtirici
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณ๊ฒฝ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุญูู
๐จ๐ฟ mฤniฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ meniฤ
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆขๅจ
๐ธ๐ฎ spremenjalnik
๐ฎ๐ธ breytir
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััััััััั
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dษyiลdirici
๐ฒ๐ฝ cambiador
Etymology
The word 'changer' originated from the Old French word 'changier', which means 'to exchange'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a person or thing that changes or exchanges something. Over time, its usage has evolved to include various contexts such as money, devices, and people who facilitate exchanges.
See also: change, changeability, changeable, changeably, changed, changeover, changes, changing, exchange, interchange, unchangeability, unchangeable, unchangeably, unchanged, unchanging, unchangingly.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #24,586, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 24585 heroically
- 24586 changer
- 24587 keying
- 24588 distributable
- 24589 misread
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