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break up vs change

change vs break up

break up is not a noun while change is a noun.

break up and change both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
break up No No Yes No
change Yes No Yes No
As verbs, change is a hypernym of break up; that is, change is a word with a broader meaning than break up:
  • break up: destroy the completeness of a set of related items
  • change: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Other hypernyms of break up include alter, modify.
break up (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
break up (verb) change (verb)
laugh unrestrainedly undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
break or cause to break into pieces cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
come to an end become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts change clothes; put on different clothes
cause to go into a solution exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
cause to separate lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
close at the end of a session remove or replace the coverings of
bring the association of to an end or cause to break up become deeper in tone
make a break in change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
set or keep apart give to, and receive from, one another
break violently or noisily; smash
attack with or as if with a pickaxe of ice or rocky ground, for example
release ice
destroy the completeness of a set of related items
take apart into its constituent pieces
suffer a nervous breakdown
disband
to cause to separate and go in different directions
discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
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