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I change my socks after soccer.
What does Change mean?
To make or become different.
Dictionary definition
To become different, or the act of becoming different.
Example sentences
Change in a sentence
medium
The leaves change color in the fall.
hard
One small change in a plan can help the whole group succeed.
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Practice 1
What does change mean?
Change means to become different, or the act of becoming different.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to change?
Adjust is close in meaning to change in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to change?
Stay gives a useful opposite or contrast to change.
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WordChange.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningChange means To make or become different.
ExampleExample: I change my socks after soccer.
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Synonyms
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Word family
Change word family
Base word
change
noun
changes
More than one change.
verb
changed
Became different in the past.
verb
changing
Becoming different now.
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Hint for students
To make or become different.
Common mix-up
Change is not the same as stay. Change means to make or become different.
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Read this model sentence: The leaves change color in the fall. Clue words: leaves, color, fall. Underline clue words that show why change fits instead of stay. Now write one new sentence that shows change without using the word change. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show change?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The leaves change color in the fall." Why does change fit better than stay?
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