Synonyms for change
Another word for change is modification, alteration or variety. Below are 5 synonyms and 30 related words across 12 senses, with antonyms.
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1. noun: an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
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2. noun: a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event
3. noun: the action of changing something
4. noun: the result of alteration or modification
5. noun: the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
6. noun: a thing that is different
7. noun: a different or fresh set of clothes
8. noun: coins of small denomination regarded collectively
9. noun: money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
10. noun: a difference that is usually pleasant
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11. verb: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
- alter synonyms
- modify synonyms
12. verb: undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
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- happening
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- gradient
- about-face
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- change of state
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- change of direction
- turning
- change of shape
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Questions people ask
What is another word for change?
You can say modification, alteration, variety, alter or modify instead of change. Which one fits depends on the sense; the first sense above means "an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another".
What is the opposite of change?
The opposite of change is stay.
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