Words / A2

CHAYNJ/tʃeɪndʒ/

Change works as a verb and a noun. Verb: the weather changed. Noun: a change in the plan. Change clothes = put on different clothes. Change money = swap notes. Exchange is more formal for swapping. You cannot “change someone” easily — you change a thing or a situation.

Meaning

To become different, or to make something different.

Examples

• “The weather can change quickly here.”
• “I need to change my password.”
• “There has been a change of plan.”

Good to know

verb and noun. change into / change clothes. money: change / exchange.

Near in meaning

alter

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