change
gb/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/ us/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
A1
Ingles
~ 400
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pandiwa
A2
action
1
Make or become different
To make something different, or to become different.
Padron ng paggamit:
to change [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'change' with 'exchange'; 'change' means to make something different, while 'exchange' means to give one thing and receive another.
Mga kasingkahulugan
alter (Often implies a small or partial difference rather than a complete transformation.)
Mga kasalungat
keep (To leave something the same instead of making it different.)
Mga kolokasyon
change clothes
|change mind
|change direction
|change rules
|change subject
Mga tema
daily life
|self-improvement
|work
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pangngalan
A2
event
2
Act or result of becoming different
When something becomes different, or the result of that process.
Mga kasingkahulugan
transformation (Implies a very significant or complete change.)
Mga kasalungat
stability (A condition where things stay the same over time.)
Mga kolokasyon
a big change
|make a change
|bring change
|social change
|climate change
Mga tema
daily life
|society
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pandiwa
A2
action
3
Replace with something else
To take one thing away and put another thing instead.
Padron ng paggamit:
to change [something] for [something else]
Mga kasingkahulugan
replace (Focuses more directly on putting something new in place of the old.)
Mga kasalungat
keep (To continue using the same thing without replacing it.)
Mga kolokasyon
change the sheets
|change the battery
|change the lock
Mga tema
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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?,
Pangngalan
A2
entity
4
Coins instead of paper money
Money in coins, not paper bills.
Mga kasingkahulugan
coins (Refers only to metal currency, without implying exchange.)
Mga kasalungat
bills (Paper money rather than coins.)
Mga kolokasyon
loose change
|spare change
|exact change
Mga tema
shopping
|money
|finance
|daily_life
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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?
Pangngalan
A1
entity
5
Money returned after overpayment
Money you get back when you pay too much for something.
Mga kasingkahulugan
refund (Can refer to money given back later, not immediately after a transaction.)
Mga kolokasyon
get your change
|give back change
Mga tema
shopping
|finance
|daily_life
Mga Halimbawa
- She paid $10 and got $3 in change.
- Don't forget your change at the counter.
- The waiter brought our drinks and our change.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- Here is your change, sir.
- I got $2 in change from the shop.
- The cashier gave me my change.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
change
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
US/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
Mga pantig at diin
change (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (change)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: change
- Plural: change, changes
Verb
- Base: change
- 3rd Person Singular: changes
- Present Participle: changing
- Past: changed
Mga kaugnay na salita
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
Mga ekspresyon
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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- I usually keep my small change in a jar at home.
- Compared to their profits, that fine is small change.