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 change
      n 1: an event that occurs when something passes from one state or
           phase to another; "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" [syn: alteration,
            modification]
      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; "he goes to France
          for variety"; "it is a refreshing change to meet a woman
          mechanic" [syn: variety]
      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" [ant: stay]
      2: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation;
         "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth
         pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my
         thinking about the issue" [syn: alter, modify]
      3: make or become different in some particular way, without
         permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or
         essence; "her mood changes in accordance with the
         weather"; "The supermarket's selection of vegetables
         varies according to the season" [syn: alter, vary]
      4: lay aside, abandon, or leave for another; "switch to a
         different brand of beer"; "She switched psychiatrists";
         "The car changed lanes" [syn: switch, shift]
      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; "Could you convert my dollars into pounds?";
         "He changed his name"; "convert centimeters into inches";
         "convert holdings into shares" [syn: exchange, commute,
          convert]
      7: give to, and receive from, one another; "Would you change
         places with me?"; "We have been exchanging letters for a
         year" [syn: exchange, interchange]
      8: change from one vehicle or transportation line to another;
         "She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast"
         [syn: transfer]
      9: become deeper in tone; "His voice began to change when he
         was 12 years old"; "Her voice deepened when she whispered
         the password" [syn: deepen]
      10: remove or replace the coverings of; "Father had to learn how
          to change the baby"; "After each guest we changed the bed
          linens"