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Nouns (25)

n. the result of alteration or modification; "there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs"; "there had been no change in the mountains"

Change

n. [the act or process of becoming different, the result of this process]

change

n. the action of changing something; "the change of government had no impact on the economy"; "his change on abortion cost him the election"

change

n. a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event; "he attributed the change to their marriage"

change

n. money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency; "he got change for a twenty and used it to pay the taxi driver"

change

n. the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due; "I paid with a twenty and pocketed the change"

change

n. coins of small denomination regarded collectively; "he had a pocketful of change"

change

n. a thing that is different; "he inspected several changes before selecting one"

change

n. a different or fresh set of clothes; "she brought a change in her overnight bag"

Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, SHAPE

n. the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe

shape, form

n. the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance; "geometry is the mathematical science of shape"

condition, shape

n. the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')

shape, embodiment

n. a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept; "a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life"

variety, change

n. a difference that is usually pleasant; "he goes to France for variety"; "it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic"

form, shape, pattern

n. a perceptual structure; "the composition presents problems for students of musical form"; "a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them"

change, alteration, modification

n. an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another; "the change was intended to increase sales"; "this storm is certainly a change for the worse"; "the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago"

Verbs (37)

change

v. remove or replace the coverings of; "Father had to learn how to change the baby"; "After each guest we changed the bed linens"

shape, form

v. give shape or form to; "shape the dough"; "form the young child's character"

deepen, change

v. become deeper in tone; "His voice began to change when he was 12 years old"; "Her voice deepened when she whispered the password"

transfer, change

v. change from one vehicle or transportation line to another; "She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast"

determine, shape, mold, influence, regulate

v. shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"

change, exchange, commute, convert

v. exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category; "Could you convert my dollars into pounds?"; "He changed his name"; "convert centimeters into inches"; "convert holdings into shares"

switch, shift, change

v. lay aside, abandon, or leave for another; "switch to a different brand of beer"; "She switched psychiatrists"; "The car changed lanes"

change, alter, modify

v. cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"

change, alter, vary

v. become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence; "her mood changes in accordance with the weather"; "The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season"

change, switch, shift

v. lay aside, abandon, or leave for another; "switch to a different brand of beer"; "She switched psychiatrists"; "The car changed lanes"

exchange, change, interchange

v. give to, and receive from, one another; "Would you change places with me?"; "We have been exchanging letters for a year"

shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge

v. make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"

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Fuzzynyms (317)

development, evolution

n. a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage); "the development of his ideas took many years"; "the evolution of Greek civilization"; "the slow development of her skill as a writer"

growing

n. (electronics) the production of (semiconductor) crystals by slow crystallization from the molten state

maturation, ripening, maturement

n. coming to full development; becoming mature

adaptation

n. (physiology) the responsive adjustment of a sense organ (as the eye) to varying conditions (as of light)

twist, turn

n. turning or twisting around (in place); "with a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room"

transformation, translation

n. the act of changing in form or shape or appearance; "a photograph is a translation of a scene onto a two-dimensional surface"

amendment

n. a statement that is added to or revises or improves a proposal or document (a bill or constitution etc.)

diversion, deviation, digression, deflection, deflexion, divagation

n. a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern); "a diversion from the main highway"; "a digression into irrelevant details"; "a deflection from his goal"

detour, roundabout way

n. a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)

reform

n. a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses; "justice was for sale before the reform of the law courts"

revision, alteration

n. the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification); "it would require a drastic revision of his opinion"

metamorphosis

n. a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft

money

n. the official currency issued by a government or national bank; "he changed his money into francs"

bill, note, government note, bank bill, banker's bill, bank note, banknote, Federal Reserve note, greenback

n. a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank); "he peeled off five one-thousand-zloty notes"

coin

n. a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money

money

n. the official currency issued by a government or national bank; "he changed his money into francs"

bill, note, government note, bank bill, banker's bill, bank note, banknote, Federal Reserve note, greenback

n. a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank); "he peeled off five one-thousand-zloty notes"

coin

n. a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money

form, shape, pattern

n. a perceptual structure; "the composition presents problems for students of musical form"; "a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them"

shape, form

n. the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance; "geometry is the mathematical science of shape"

form

n. a mold for setting concrete; "they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation"

form

n. a particular mode in which something is manifested; "his resentment took the form of extreme hostility"

form, shape, pattern

n. a perceptual structure; "the composition presents problems for students of musical form"; "a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them"

Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, SHAPE

n. the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe

form

n. a mold for setting concrete; "they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation"

form

n. a particular mode in which something is manifested; "his resentment took the form of extreme hostility"

cast, mold, mould, stamp

n. the distinctive form in which a thing is made; "pottery of this cast was found throughout the region"

event

n. a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory

necessity

n. the condition of being essential or indispensable

ailment, complaint, ill

n. an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

predicament, quandary, plight

n. a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one; "finds himself in a most awkward predicament"; "the woeful plight of homeless people"

regulation

n. the state of being controlled or governed

need, want

n. anything that is necessary but lacking; "he had sufficient means to meet his simple needs"; "I tried to supply his wants"

prerequisite, requirement

n. something that is required in advance; "Latin was a prerequisite for admission"

disease

n. an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

sickness

n. defectiveness or unsoundness; "drugs have become a sickness they cannot cure"; "a great sickness of his judgment"

grade, level, tier

n. a relative position or degree of value in a graded group; "lumber of the highest grade"

dilemma, quandary

n. state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

context, circumstance, setting

n. the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event; "the historical context"

affliction

n. a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health

circumstance

n. formal ceremony about important occasions; "pomp and circumstance"

phase, form

n. (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary; "the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system"

plane

n. a level of existence or development; "he lived on a worldly plane"

standing

n. social or financial or professional status or reputation; "of equal standing"; "a member in good standing"

representation

n. the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body

prototype, paradigm, epitome, image

n. a standard or typical example; "he is the prototype of good breeding"; "he provided America with an image of the good father"

kernel, substance, core, center, centre, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, nub, pith, sum, nitty-gritty

n. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"

variability, variableness, variance

n. the quality of being subject to variation

diversity

n. the condition or result of being changeable

heterogeneity, heterogeneousness

n. the quality of being diverse and not comparable in kind

freshness, novelty

n. originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, SHAPE

n. the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe

shape, form

n. the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance; "geometry is the mathematical science of shape"

form

n. a mold for setting concrete; "they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation"

form

n. a particular mode in which something is manifested; "his resentment took the form of extreme hostility"

original, archetype, pilot

n. something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies; "this painting is a copy of the original"

prototype, paradigm, epitome, image

n. a standard or typical example; "he is the prototype of good breeding"; "he provided America with an image of the good father"

layout

n. a plan or design of something that is laid out

precedent

n. a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)

model, example

n. a representative form or pattern; "I profited from his example"

circumstance

n. formal ceremony about important occasions; "pomp and circumstance"

turn, turn of events, twist

n. an unforeseen development; "events suddenly took an awkward turn"

deviation, divergence, departure, difference

n. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm; "the deviation from the mean"

mold

v. fit tightly, follow the contours of; "The dress molds her beautiful figure"

shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge

v. make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"

fashion, forge

v. make out of components (often in an improvising manner); "She fashioned a tent out of a sheet and a few sticks"

write

v. create code, write a computer program; "She writes code faster than anybody else"

make up

v. devise or compose; "This designer makes up our Spring collections"

form, organize, organise

v. create (as an entity); "social groups form everywhere"; "They formed a company"

shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge

v. make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"

trip, actuate, trigger, activate, set off, spark off, spark, trigger off, touch off

v. put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits"

inspire

v. supply the inspiration for; "The article about the artist inspired the exhibition of his recent work"

induce, stimulate, rush, hasten

v. cause to occur rapidly; "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"

appoint, name, nominate, constitute

v. create and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee"

bring about

v. cause to move into the opposite direction; "they brought about the boat when they saw a storm approaching"

affect, impress, move, strike

v. have an emotional or cognitive impact upon; "This child impressed me as unusually mature"; "This behavior struck me as odd"

overwhelm, overpower, sweep over, whelm, overcome, overtake

v. overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

careen, wobble, shift, tilt

v. move sideways or in an unsteady way; "The ship careened out of control"

direct

v. guide the actors in (plays and films)

arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke

v. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy"

raise

v. create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise; "raise hell"; "raise the roof"; "raise Cain"

fluctuate

v. be unstable; "The stock market fluctuates"

turn around

v. improve dramatically; "The new strategy turned around sales"; "The tutor turned around my son's performance in math"

reform

v. break up the molecules of; "reform oil"

transform, transmute, metamorphose

v. change in outward structure or looks; "He transformed into a monster"; "The salesman metamorphosed into an ugly beetle"

metamorphose, transfigure, transmogrify

v. change completely the nature or appearance of; "In Kafka's story, a person metamorphoses into a bug"; "The treatment and diet transfigured her into a beautiful young woman"; "Jesus was transfigured after his resurrection"

change, alter, vary

adjust, adapt, get accustomed

v. adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions; "We must adjust to the bad economic situation"

adjust, conform, adapt

v. adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions; "We must adjust to the bad economic situation"

modify

v. make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"

emend

v. make improvements or corrections to; "the text was emended in the second edition"

qualify

v. pronounce fit or able; "She was qualified to run the marathon"; "They nurses were qualified to administer the injections"

reform, regenerate

v. bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one; "The Church reformed me"; "reform your conduct"

reform

v. improve by alteration or correction of errors or defects and put into a better condition; "reform the health system in this country"

control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate

v. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"

straiten

v. squeeze together

authorize, authorise, pass, clear

v. grant authorization or clearance for; "Clear the manuscript for publication"; "The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography"

introduce, innovate

v. bring something new to an environment; "A new word processor was introduced"

rotate, circumvolve

v. cause to turn on an axis or center; "Rotate the handle"

transform, transmute, transubstantiate

v. change or alter in form, appearance, or nature; "This experience transformed her completely"; "She transformed the clay into a beautiful sculpture"; "transubstantiate one element into another"

metamorphose, transfigure, transmogrify

change, alter, modify

v. cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"

adjust

v. decide how much is to be paid on an insurance claim

modify

v. make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"

adjust, adapt, get accustomed

v. adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions; "We must adjust to the bad economic situation"

control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate

v. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"

straiten

v. squeeze together

transform, transmute, metamorphose

v. change in outward structure or looks; "He transformed into a monster"; "The salesman metamorphosed into an ugly beetle"

arouse, stir

v. to begin moving, "As the thunder started the sleeping children began to stir"

careen, wobble, shift, tilt

v. move sideways or in an unsteady way; "The ship careened out of control"

assent, accede, acquiesce

v. to agree or express agreement; "The Maestro assented to the request for an encore"

move over, give way, give, ease up, yield

v. move in order to make room for someone for something; "The park gave way to a supermarket"; "`Move over,' he told the crowd"

transact

v. conduct business; "transact with foreign governments"

reciprocate

v. alternate the direction of motion of; "the engine reciprocates the propeller"

fluctuate, vacillate, waver

v. move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern; "the line on the monitor vacillated"

shape, form

v. give shape or form to; "shape the dough"; "form the young child's character"

write

v. create code, write a computer program; "She writes code faster than anybody else"

form, organize, organise

v. create (as an entity); "social groups form everywhere"; "They formed a company"

determine, shape, mold, influence, regulate

v. shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"

construct

v. create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts; "construct a proof"; "construct an argument"

build

v. found or ground; "build a defense on nothing but the accused person's reputation"

produce, bring about, give rise to

v. cause to happen, occur or exist; "This procedure produces a curious effect"; "The new law gave rise to many complaints"; "These chemicals produce a noxious vapor"; "the new President must bring about a change in the health care system"

fashion, forge

v. make out of components (often in an improvising manner); "She fashioned a tent out of a sheet and a few sticks"

make, create

v. make or cause to be or to become; "make a mess in one's office"; "create a furor"

make up

v. devise or compose; "This designer makes up our Spring collections"

manufacture

v. produce naturally; "this gland manufactures a specific substance only"

pattern

v. form a pattern; "These sentences pattern like the ones we studied before"

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Antonyms (16)

constancy, perceptual constancy

n. (psychology) the tendency for perceived objects to give rise to very similar perceptual experiences in spite of wide variations in the conditions of observation

evenness, invariability

n. a quality of uniformity and lack of variation

invariance

n. the nature of a quantity or property or function that remains unchanged when a given transformation is applied to it; "the invariance of the configuration under translation"

stay, remain, rest

v. stay the same; remain in a certain state; "The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it"; "rest assured"; "stay alone"; "He remained unmoved by her tears"; "The bad weather continued for another week"

leave, leave alone, leave behind

v. leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking; "leave it as is"; "leave the young fawn alone"; "leave the flowers that you see in the park behind"

keep, stay fresh

v. fail to spoil or rot; "These potatoes keep for a long time"

leave, leave alone, leave behind

v. leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking; "leave it as is"; "leave the young fawn alone"; "leave the flowers that you see in the park behind"

irresistible > mussiness > pinnated > gratifying > truthfully > trifoliated > denigrating > change shape

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