change
UK: tʃeɪndʒ | US: tʃeɪndʒ
n. the act or process of becoming different
v. to make or become different
n. money returned as the balance of a larger sum
v. to exchange or substitute
change = chang<to alter> + e<verb/noun suffix>
- chang (from Old French changier, meaning "to alter, exchange," derived from Latin cambiare "to barter, exchange")
- e (a common suffix in English, often marking verbs or nouns without altering core meaning)
Etymology Origin:
The word "change" traces back to Latin cambiare ("to barter"), reflecting its early association with trade and exchange. Through Old French changier, it entered Middle English with a broader sense of alteration. The retained spelling "chang-" preserves the original root, while the silent "e" is a vestige of historical pronunciation shifts. The word's evolution mirrors societal shifts from literal bartering to abstract concepts of transformation.
Seasons change gradually over time.
She decided to change her career path.
Do you have change for a $20 bill?
The caterpillar will change into a butterfly.
He changed his mind after hearing the news.