Change - translation, pronunciation and examples
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When to use change
После прогулки под дождём я люблю менять мокрую обувь на сухую, как только прихожу домой.
Весной я люблю менять шторы на лёгкие хлопковые, чтобы комната стала светлее.
change usage examples
После прогулки под дождём я люблю менять мокрую обувь на сухую, как только прихожу домой.
After the walk in the rain, I change into dry shoes as soon as I get home.
Весной я люблю менять шторы на лёгкие хлопковые, чтобы комната стала светлее.
In spring I change the curtains to light cotton ones to make the room brighter.
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general verb meaning to make or become different; both transitive and intransitive.
to take the place of something or put something new in the place of the old.
to make small or partial changes; often used for adjustments to objects or plans.
to make small changes to improve function or fit; fine-tune.
to make partial or minor changes, often to improve or fit a purpose; slightly more formal.
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What's the difference between change / replace / alter / adjust / modify / vary
general verb meaning to make or become different; both transitive and intransitive.
I need to change my shirt.
Мне нужно поменять рубашку.
to take the place of something or put something new in the place of the old.
Please replace the broken bulb.
Пожалуйста, замените перегоревшую лампочку.
to make small or partial changes; often used for adjustments to objects or plans.
She altered the dress to fit.
Она подогнала платье по фигуре.
Adjust the mirror before you drive.
Отрегулируй зеркало прежде чем ехать.
to make partial or minor changes, often to improve or fit a purpose; slightly more formal.
We modified the recipe to make it sweeter.
Мы изменили рецепт, чтобы он был слаще.
Temperatures vary between 10 and 20°C.
Температуры колеблются от 10 до 20°C.
The meeting was shifted to Friday.
Встречу перенесли на пятницу.
They exchanged phone numbers.
Они обменялись номерами телефонов.
to change completely in form, appearance, or character; a significant or dramatic change.
They transformed the old factory into apartments.
Они превратили старую фабрику в квартиры.
to move around an axis (physical) or to become/change into a state (e.g., turn red); versatile verb.
The leaves turn brown in autumn.
Листья становятся коричневыми осенью.
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How to pronounce change and what this word means
change translation: менять. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce change
/tə ˈtʃeɪndʒ/
change translation
менять
change examples
After the walk in the rain, I change into dry shoes as soon as I get home.
change transcription
/tə ˈtʃeɪndʒ/, /tə ˈtʃeɪndʒ/
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change meaning: what does it mean?
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change pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
change is pronounced as /tə ˈtʃeɪndʒ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
change definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
After the walk in the rain, I change into dry shoes as soon as I get home. Translation: После прогулки под дождём я люблю менять мокрую обувь на сухую, как только прихожу домой.
Is change part of Clothing and Footwear vocabulary?
Yes, change (менять) can be learned in the Clothing and Footwear topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is change part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, change (менять) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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