To change
Example: He changes his clothes after coming home
Definition
"To change" means to make or become different, often by replacing, altering, or transforming something. For example, when someone changes their clothes, they put on different garments to alter their appearance or condition.
Etymology
The verb "to change" comes from the Old French word 'changier', which itself derives from the Late Latin 'cambiare', meaning 'to exchange or barter'. Interesting fact: the root 'camb-' is related to the idea of exchange or substitution, highlighting how 'to change' involves swapping one thing for another.
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"To change" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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