English

change

tʃeɪndʒ
Meaning: to become or make different; to replace or exchange
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base change
3rd person singular present changes
Present participle changing
Past changed
Will future will change
Going-to future going to change
Imperative negative don't change / do not change

Example sentences

She decided to change her hairstyle.
She decided to change her hairstyle.
The leaves change color in the fall.
The leaves change color in the fall.
The mechanic put the jack under the car before changing the tire.
The mechanic put the jack under the car before changing the tire.
We jacked the car up to change the tire.
We jacked the car up to change the tire.
My favorite season is autumn because the leaves change color.
My favorite season is autumn because the leaves change color.

Usage Notes

Used when something becomes different or when you make something different.

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