changed Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
   modify; alter; change.
   
   • The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city
   • The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue
2. verb undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
   change.
   
   • She changed completely as she grew older
   • The weather changed last night
3. verb become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
   vary; alter; change.
   
   • her mood changes in accordance with the weather
   • The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season
4. verb lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
   shift; switch; change.
   
   • switch to a different brand of beer
   • She switched psychiatrists
   • The car changed lanes
5. verb change clothes; put on different clothes
   change.
   
   • Change before you go to the opera
6. verb exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
   convert; commute; change; exchange.
   
   • Could you convert my dollars into pounds?
   • He changed his name
   • convert centimeters into inches
   • convert holdings into shares
7. verb give to, and receive from, one another
   interchange; change; exchange.
   
   • Would you change places with me?
   • We have been exchanging letters for a year
8. verb change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
   transfer; change.
   
   • She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast
9. verb become deeper in tone
   deepen; change.
   
   • His voice began to change when he was 12 years old
   • Her voice deepened when she whispered the password
10. verb remove or replace the coverings of
    change.
    
    • Father had to learn how to change the baby
    • After each guest we changed the bed linens
11. adjective made or become different in nature or form
    
    • changed attitudes
    • changed styles of dress
    • a greatly changed country after the war
12. adjective satellite made or become different in some respect
    
    • he's an altered (or changed) man since his election to Congress
13. adjective satellite changed in constitution or structure or composition by metamorphism
    
    • metamorphic rocks

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