Change Meaning in English
word
/ˈtʃeɪndʒ/
CHAYNJ
/tʃˈeɪndʒ/
CHAYNJ
Definition
To make or become different; also refers to coins or money given back after a purchase when more money is paid than needed.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used both as a verb and a noun. As a verb, it can refer to switching, replacing, or becoming different. As a noun, it often means small denominations of money returned after payment. Beware not to confuse with 'exchange' which usually implies trading.
Spanish: cambio - cambiarPortuguese (BR): troca - mudarPortuguese (PT): troca - mudarChinese (Simplified): 改变 - 零钱Chinese (Traditional): 改變 - 零錢Hindi: बदलाव - बदलनाArabic: تغيير - يغيرBengali: পরিবর্তন - খুচরা টাকাRussian: изменять - менять - сдачаJapanese: 変える - 変更する - お釣りVietnamese: thay đổi - tiền lẻKorean: 변화 - 바꾸다 - 잔돈Turkish: değiştirmek - değişim - bozuk paraUrdu: تبدیل کرنا - تبدیلی - باقی رقمIndonesian: mengubah - perubahan - uang kembalian
Example Sentences
I need change for the parking meter.
basic
She wants to change her job next month.
basic
Please change the light bulb; it is broken.
basic
I always keep some change in my pocket for emergencies.
natural
The company will change its policy starting next month.
natural
Can you change the subject? I don't want to talk about that now.
natural