Englanti

change

gb/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/ us/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
A1 Englanti
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Verbi A2 action
1

Make or become different

To make something different, or to become different.

Käyttömalli: to change [something]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'change' with 'exchange'; 'change' means to make something different, while 'exchange' means to give one thing and receive another.
Synonyymit
alter (Often implies a small or partial difference rather than a complete transformation.)
Antonyymit
keep (To leave something the same instead of making it different.)
Kollokaatiot
change clothes |change mind |change direction |change rules |change subject
Teemat
daily life |self-improvement |work |core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
  • 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • 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.
Substantiivi A2 event
2

Act or result of becoming different

When something becomes different, or the result of that process.

Synonyymit
transformation (Implies a very significant or complete change.)
Antonyymit
stability (A condition where things stay the same over time.)
Kollokaatiot
a big change |make a change |bring change |social change |climate change
Teemat
daily life |society |core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
  • 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • 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.
Verbi A2 action
3

Replace with something else

To take one thing away and put another thing instead.

Käyttömalli: to change [something] for [something else]
Synonyymit
replace (Focuses more directly on putting something new in place of the old.)
Antonyymit
keep (To continue using the same thing without replacing it.)
Kollokaatiot
change the sheets |change the battery |change the lock
Teemat
daily life |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
  • 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • 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?,
Substantiivi A2 entity
4

Coins instead of paper money

Money in coins, not paper bills.

Synonyymit
coins (Refers only to metal currency, without implying exchange.)
Antonyymit
bills (Paper money rather than coins.)
Kollokaatiot
loose change |spare change |exact change
Teemat
shopping |money |finance |daily_life
Esimerkit
  • 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • 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?
Substantiivi A1 entity
5

Money returned after overpayment

Money you get back when you pay too much for something.

Synonyymit
refund (Can refer to money given back later, not immediately after a transaction.)
Kollokaatiot
get your change |give back change
Teemat
shopping |finance |daily_life
Esimerkit
  • She paid $10 and got $3 in change.
  • Don't forget your change at the counter.
  • The waiter brought our drinks and our change.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • Here is your change, sir.
  • I got $2 in change from the shop.
  • The cashier gave me my change.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
change
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
US/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
Tavut ja painotus
change (1 tavu)
Stress on 1st syllable (change)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
  • Base: change
  • Plural: change, changes
Verb
  • Base: change
  • 3rd Person Singular: changes
  • Present Participle: changing
  • Past: changed
Sanaperhe
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
Ilmaukset

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.

Esimerkit
  • 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.

Esimerkit
  • 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.

Esimerkit
  • 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.

Esimerkit
  • 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.

Esimerkit
  • I usually keep my small change in a jar at home.
  • Compared to their profits, that fine is small change.

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