Inside the Universes

'changes'

[change.n.01] as in: an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

Examples:
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

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'changes'

[change.n.02] as in: a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event

Examples:
he attributed the change to their marriage

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'changes'

[change.n.03] as in: the action of changing something

Examples:
the change of government had no impact on the economy
his change on abortion cost him the election

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'changes'

[change.n.04] as in: the result of alteration or modification

Examples:
there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs
there had been no change in the mountains

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'changes'

[change.n.05] as in: the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due

Examples:
I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change

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'changes'

[change.n.06] as in: a thing that is different

Examples:
he inspected several changes before selecting one

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'changes'

[change.n.07] as in: a different or fresh set of clothes

Examples:
she brought a change in her overnight bag

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'changes'

[change.n.08] as in: coins of small denomination regarded collectively

Examples:
he had a pocketful of change

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'changes'

[change.n.09] as in: money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency

Examples:
he got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver

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'changes'

[variety.n.06] as in: a difference that is usually pleasant

Examples:
he goes to France for variety
it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic

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'changes'

[change.v.01] as in: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

Examples:
The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city
The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue

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'changes'

[change.v.02] as in: undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

Examples:
She changed completely as she grew older
The weather changed last night

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'changes'

[change.v.03] as in: become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

Examples:
her mood changes in accordance with the weather
The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season

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'changes'

[switch.v.03] as in: lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

Examples:
switch to a different brand of beer
She switched psychiatrists
The car changed lanes

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'changes'

[change.v.05] as in: change clothes; put on different clothes

Examples:
Change before you go to the opera

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'changes'

[change.v.06] as in: exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category

Examples:
Could you convert my dollars into pounds?
He changed his name
convert centimeters into inches
convert holdings into shares

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'changes'

[exchange.v.01] as in: give to, and receive from, one another

Examples:
Would you change places with me?
We have been exchanging letters for a year

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'changes'

[transfer.v.06] as in: change from one vehicle or transportation line to another

Examples:
She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast

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'changes'

[deepen.v.04] as in: become deeper in tone

Examples:
His voice began to change when he was 12 years old
Her voice deepened when she whispered the password

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'changes'

[change.v.10] as in: remove or replace the coverings of

Examples:
Father had to learn how to change the baby
After each guest we changed the bed linens

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