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alteration vs change

change vs alteration

alteration and change both are nouns.

alteration is not a verb while change is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
alteration Yes No No No
change Yes No Yes No
As nouns, change is a hypernym of alteration; that is, change is a word with a broader meaning than alteration:
  • alteration: the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
  • change: the action of changing something
As nouns, alteration and change are synonyms defined as:
  • alteration and change: an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
Other synonyms of alteration include modification.
alteration (noun) change (noun)
the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification) the action of changing something
the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment) a different or fresh set of clothes
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another 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
alteration (verb) change (verb)
undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
change clothes; put on different clothes
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
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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