change
gb/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/ us/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
A1
Inglés
~ 400
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Verbo
A2
action
1
Make or become different
To make something different, or to become different.
Patrón de uso:
to change [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'change' with 'exchange'; 'change' means to make something different, while 'exchange' means to give one thing and receive another.
Sinónimos
alter (Often implies a small or partial difference rather than a complete transformation.)
Antónimos
keep (To leave something the same instead of making it different.)
Colocaciones
change clothes
|change mind
|change direction
|change rules
|change subject
Temas
daily life
|self-improvement
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She decided to change her hairstyle for the summer.
- The company plans to change its policy on remote work.
- Over the years, his attitude has changed a lot.
- We need to change the batteries in the remote.
- Traveling abroad can really change your perspective.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I want to change my shirt.
- He changed his job last year.
- The weather changed quickly.
- You can change your seat if you like.
- She changed her name after marriage.
Sustantivo
A2
event
2
Act or result of becoming different
When something becomes different, or the result of that process.
Sinónimos
transformation (Implies a very significant or complete change.)
Antónimos
stability (A condition where things stay the same over time.)
Colocaciones
a big change
|make a change
|bring change
|social change
|climate change
Temas
daily life
|society
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Moving to a new city was a big change for her.
- The change in leadership brought fresh ideas.
- Climate change is a major global concern.
- There has been a gradual change in public opinion.
- They noticed a change in his behavior.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- This is a big change for me.
- We need change in our school.
- There is a change in the plan.
- The weather made a sudden change.
- I can see a change in you.
Verbo
A2
action
3
Replace with something else
To take one thing away and put another thing instead.
Patrón de uso:
to change [something] for [something else]
Sinónimos
replace (Focuses more directly on putting something new in place of the old.)
Antónimos
keep (To continue using the same thing without replacing it.)
Colocaciones
change the sheets
|change the battery
|change the lock
Temas
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- I need to change the light bulb in the kitchen.
- She changed her phone case to a brighter one.
- Please change the sheets before the guests arrive.
- They had to change the lock after losing their keys.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I will change my shoes before we go out.
- He changed the old chair for a new one.
- Change the water in the fish tank.
- Can you change the towel?,
Sustantivo
A2
entity
4
Coins instead of paper money
Money in coins, not paper bills.
Sinónimos
coins (Refers only to metal currency, without implying exchange.)
Antónimos
bills (Paper money rather than coins.)
Colocaciones
loose change
|spare change
|exact change
Temas
shopping
|money
|finance
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- Do you have any change for the parking meter?
- I found some loose change under the sofa cushions.
- The cashier gave me the wrong change.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I have some change in my pocket.
- Do you have change for five dollars?
- I need coins for the bus. Can you give me some change?
Sustantivo
A1
entity
5
Money returned after overpayment
Money you get back when you pay too much for something.
Sinónimos
refund (Can refer to money given back later, not immediately after a transaction.)
Colocaciones
get your change
|give back change
Temas
shopping
|finance
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- She paid $10 and got $3 in change.
- Don't forget your change at the counter.
- The waiter brought our drinks and our change.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Here is your change, sir.
- I got $2 in change from the shop.
- The cashier gave me my change.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
change
AFI
GB/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
US/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
Sílabas y acento
change (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (change)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: change
- Plural: change, changes
Verb
- Base: change
- 3rd Person Singular: changes
- Present Participle: changing
- Past: changed
Familia de palabras
Forms
changes
noun
changing
verb
changed
verb
Core family
changeable
adjective
Related words
exchange
verb B1
changer
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unchangeable
adjective
Advanced or less common
changeability
noun
Expresiones
a change of heart
1/ə t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ əv hˈɑɹt/
idiom
Shift in opinion or feelings
When someone changes their opinion or how they feel about something.
Ejemplos
- He had a change of heart and decided not to quit his job.
- She experienced a sudden change of heart about moving abroad.
change for the better/worse
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ fɚ ðə bˈɛtɚwˈɔɹs/
fixed phrase
Become better or worse than before
To become better or worse than before.
Ejemplos
- Her health has changed for the better since she started exercising regularly.
- Unfortunately, things have changed for the worse since last year.
change one's mind
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ wˈʌnz mˈaɪnd/
fixed phrase
Decide differently than before
To make a different decision from what you decided earlier.
Ejemplos
- I was going to stay home, but I changed my mind and went out instead.
- She changed her mind about buying the car after seeing its condition.
ring in the changes
1/ɹˈɪŋ ˈɪn ðə t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒɪz/
idiom
Make changes for variety or improvement
To make small changes to something to make it more interesting or better.
Ejemplos
- The chef rings in the changes by adding seasonal dishes to the menu.
- They ring in the changes at their meetings to keep them engaging.
small change
1/smˈɔl t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Low-value coins or unimportant money amount
Coins or money that are not worth much.
Ejemplos
- I usually keep my small change in a jar at home.
- Compared to their profits, that fine is small change.