changes
word · lemma: change
/ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
CHAYN-jiz
/tʃˈeɪndʒɪz/
CHAYN-jiz
Definition
Plural of "change." It means things that become different, or small coins/money returned when you pay more than the price.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for situations, plans, or systems becoming different: "major changes," "make changes," "changes in policy." As money, it is less common in the plural than singular "change," but "small changes" or "keep the changes" are natural.
Spanish: cambiosPortuguese (BR): mudanças - trocoPortuguese (PT): mudanças - trocoChinese (Simplified): 变化 - 零钱Chinese (Traditional): 變化 - 零錢Hindi: बदलाव - छुट्टाArabic: تغييرات - فكةBengali: পরিবর্তনসমূহ - ভাংতি (মুদ্রা)Russian: изменения - мелочь (деньги)Japanese: 変更 - 小銭Vietnamese: những thay đổi - tiền lẻKorean: 변화 - 잔돈Turkish: değişiklikler - bozuk paraUrdu: تبدیلیاں - ریزگاریIndonesian: perubahan - uang receh
Example Sentences
I have no changes in my pocket.
basic
There are big changes in my school this year.
basic
The teacher made a few changes to the test.
basic
We’ve made a lot of changes since last month.
natural
If you want any changes, let me know before I send it.
natural
Keep the changes—I don’t need the coins.
natural