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change

менять

Meaning of change

replace item

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EN-UK/tə ˈtʃeɪndʒ/
EN-US/tə ˈtʃeɪndʒ/
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change with Russian translation

change usage examples

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

After the walk in the rain, I change into dry shoes as soon as I get home.

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

In spring I change the curtains to light cotton ones to make the room brighter.

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change belongs to the topic "Clothing and Footwear". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

changemengganti
shirtkemeja
skirtrok
pantscelana
trouserscelana panjang
jeansjeans
shortscelana pendek

change synonyms

Related words worth learning together

replace
to take the place of something or put something new in the place of the old.
alter
to make small or partial changes; often used for adjustments to objects or plans.
adjust
to make small changes to improve function or fit; fine-tune.
modify
to make partial or minor changes, often to improve or fit a purpose; slightly more formal.
vary
to differ in degree or change within limits; emphasizes range or variation.
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🇬🇧en

to take the place of something or put something new in the place of the old.

A2Often

Please replace the broken bulb.

🇬🇧en

to make small or partial changes; often used for adjustments to objects or plans.

B1Often

She altered the dress to fit.

🇬🇧en

to make small changes to improve function or fit; fine-tune.

A2Often

Adjust the mirror before you drive.

M
🇬🇧en
modify

to make partial or minor changes, often to improve or fit a purpose; slightly more formal.

B1Often

We modified the recipe to make it sweeter.

🇬🇧en

to differ in degree or change within limits; emphasizes range or variation.

B1Often

Temperatures vary between 10 and 20°C.

🇬🇧en

to move or cause to move; also to change emphasis, position, or direction.

B1Often

The meeting was shifted to Friday.

🇬🇧en

to give something and receive something in return; swap.

A2Often

They exchanged phone numbers.

🇬🇧en

to change completely in form, appearance, or character; a significant or dramatic change.

B2Often

They transformed the old factory into apartments.

🇬🇧en

to move around an axis (physical) or to become/change into a state (e.g., turn red); versatile verb.

A2Very Often

The leaves turn brown in autumn.

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change meaning: what does it mean?

replace item

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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