change
noun
tʃeɪndʒ 
tʃeɪndʒ difference
1 [countable, uncountable] change (in/to something) the act or result of something becoming differenta change in the weatherimportant changes to the tax systemThere was no change in the patient's condition overnight.She is someone who hates change.social/political/economic changesomething new and interesting
2 a change [singular] change (from something) the fact of a situation, a place or an experience being different from what is usual and therefore likely to be interesting, enjoyable, etcFinishing early was a welcome change.Let's stay in tonight for a change.Can you just listen for a change?It makes a change to read some good news for once.replacing something
3 [countable] change (of something)| change (from something to something) the process of replacing something with something new or different; a thing that is used to replace somethinga change of addressa change of governmenta change from agriculture to industryThere will be a crew change when we land at Dubai. (British English) Let's get away for the weekend. A change of scene (= time in a different place) will do you good.of clothes
4 change of clothes, etc. [countable] an extra set of clothes, etcShe packed a change of clothes for the weekend.I keep a change of shoes in the car.money
5 [uncountable] the money that you get back when you have paid for something giving more money than the amount it costsDon't forget your change!That's 40p change.The ticket machine gives change.6 [uncountable] coins rather than paper moneyDo you have any change for the phone?a dollar in change (= coins that together are worth one dollar)I didn't have any small change (= coins of low value) to leave as a tip.He puts his loose change in a money box for the children.Could you give me change for a ten pound note (= coins or notes that are worth this amount)?of bus/train/plane
7 [countable] an occasion when you go from one bus, train or plane to another during a journeyThe journey involved three changes.Idioms
a change for the better/worse
a person, thing, situation, etc. that is better/worse than the previous or present one
Voters see the new leader as a change for the better.a change of heart
if you have a change of heart, your attitude towards something changes, usually making you feel more friendly, helpful, etc
Dan did not want to get married but recently he's had a change of heart.a change of mind
an act of changing what you think about a situation, etc.
get no change out of somebody
(British English, informal) to get no help or information from somebodyWe got no change out of the legal department.
Usage note: moneycash changeThese are all words for money in the form of coins or paper notes.money money in the form of coins or paper notes: I counted the money carefully. ◇ Where can I change my money into dollars? ◇ paper money (= money that is made of paper, not coins)cash money in the form of coins or paper notes: How much cash do you have on you? ◇ Payments can be made by cheque or in cash.money or cash?If it is important to contrast money in the form of coins and notes and money in other forms, use cash: How much money/cash do you have on you? ◇ Payments can be made by cheque or in money. ◇ Customers are offered a discount if they pay money.change the money that you get back when you have paid for something giving more money than the amount it costs; coins rather than paper money: The ticket machine doesn't give change. ◇ I don't have any small change (= coins of low value).to draw out/get out/take out/withdraw money/cashready money/cash (= money that you have available to spend immediately)