change  (ch ānj)
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v. changed, chang·ing, chang·es v. tr. 1. a. To cause to be different; alter: We decided to change the color of the walls. You can't change the rules in the middle of the game. b. To give a completely different form or appearance to; transform: The new homeowners changed the yard into a garden. 2. To give and receive reciprocally; interchange: Anne and I changed seats so that she could sit next to the aisle. 3. To exchange for or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category: change one's name; a light that changes colors. 4. a. To lay aside, abandon, or leave for another; switch: change methods; change sides. b. To transfer from (one conveyance) to another: In Chicago, we'll have to change planes. 5. To give or receive the equivalent of (money) in lower denominations or in foreign currency: This machine will change dollar bills into coins. At the airport, the traveler changed British pounds into euros. 6. To put fresh clothes or coverings on: It's your turn to change the baby. I'll show you how to change the bed. v. intr. 1. To become different or undergo alteration: He changed as he matured. The town grew and changed over the years. 2. To undergo transformation or transition: The music changed to a slow waltz. 3. To go from one phase to another, as the moon or the seasons. 4. To make an exchange; switch: If you prefer this seat, I'll change with you. 5. To transfer from one conveyance to another: She changed in Detroit on her way to California. 6. To put on other clothing: We changed for dinner. They changed into work clothes. 7. To become deeper in tone: His voice began to change at age 13. n. 1. The act, process, or result of altering or modifying: a change in facial expression; a last-minute change in the schedule. 2. The replacing of one thing for another; substitution: a change of atmosphere; a change of ownership. 3. A transformation or transition from one state, condition, or phase to another: the change of seasons. 4. Something different; variety: ate early for a change. 5. A different or fresh set of clothing: I brought along a change of shirts to the overnight party. 6. a. Money of smaller denomination given or received in exchange for money of higher denomination: Will you give me change of four quarters for a dollar? b. The balance of money returned when an amount given is more than what is due: I paid $3 for the coffee that cost $2.50, so I received 50 cents in change. c. Coins: Loose change was jingling in my pocket. 7. Music a. A pattern or order in which bells are rung. b. In jazz, a change of harmony; a modulation. 8. A market or exchange where business is transacted. Phrasal Verb: change off1. To alternate with another person in performing a task. 2. To perform two tasks at once by alternating or a single task by alternate means. Idioms: change handsTo pass from one owner to another: The store changed hands last summer. change (one's) mindTo reverse a previously held opinion or an earlier decision. change (one's) tuneTo alter one's approach or attitude.
[Middle English changen, from Norman French chaunger, from Latin cambiāre, cambīre, to exchange, probably of Celtic origin.] | 
