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(noun) variety
a difference that is usually pleasant
he goes to France for variety; it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic
(noun) modification, alteration
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
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
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
(verb) convert, exchange, commute
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
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
switch to a different brand of beer; She switched psychiatrists; The car changed lanes
(verb) deepen
become deeper in tone
His voice began to change when he was 12 years old; Her voice deepened when she whispered the password
(verb) transfer
change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast
(verb) interchange, exchange
give to, and receive from, one another
Would you change places with me?; We have been exchanging letters for a year