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animate vs change

change vs animate

animate is not a noun while change is a noun.

animate is an adjective but change is not an adjective.

animate and change both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
animate No Yes Yes No
change Yes No Yes No
As verbs, change is a hypernym of animate; that is, change is a word with a broader meaning than animate:
  • animate: give lifelike qualities to
  • change: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Other hypernyms of animate include alter, modify.
animate (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
animate (adjective) change (adjective)
endowed with animal life as distinguished from plant life
belonging to the class of nouns that denote living beings
endowed with feeling and unstructured consciousness
animate (verb) change (verb)
give new life or energy to undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
make lively cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
give lifelike qualities to become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
heighten or intensify 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
Difference between animate and change

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