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change vs change of direction

change of direction vs change

change and change of direction both are nouns.

change is a verb but change of direction is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
change Yes No Yes No
change of direction Yes No No No
As nouns, change of direction is a hyponym of change; that is, change of direction is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than change:
  • change: the action of changing something
  • change of direction: the act of changing the direction in which something is oriented
Other hyponyms of change include entail, about-face, policy change, reversal, volte-face, adulteration, move, relocation, downshift, downshift, filtration, reduction, simplification, decimalisation, decimalization, metrication, metrification, variation, turning, diversification, variegation, flux, shift, switch, switching, commutation, exchange, substitution, promotion, demotion, change of state, adjustment, alteration, modification, motion, move, movement, movement, motility, motion, move, movement, reorientation, change of magnitude, change of integrity, conversion, updating, change of shape, satisfaction, nationalisation, nationalization, communisation, communization, secularisation, secularization, rollover.
change (noun) change of direction (noun)
the action of changing something the act of changing the direction in which something is oriented
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
change (verb) change of direction (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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