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adopt vs change

change vs adopt

adopt is not a noun while change is a noun.

adopt and change both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
adopt No No Yes No
change Yes No Yes No
As verbs, change is a hypernym of adopt; that is, change is a word with a broader meaning than adopt:
  • adopt: take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
  • change: undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
adopt (noun) change (noun)
the action of changing something
a different or fresh set of clothes
a thing that is different
a difference that is usually pleasant
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
the result of alteration or modification
coins of small denomination regarded collectively
the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event
adopt (verb) change (verb)
take into one's family undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
put into dramatic form change clothes; put on different clothes
take up and practice as one's own exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities remove or replace the coverings of
become deeper in tone
change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
give to, and receive from, one another
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