Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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change | Yes | No | Yes | No |
contract | Yes | No | Yes | No |
change (noun) | contract (noun) |
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the action of changing something | a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid |
a different or fresh set of clothes | a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law |
a thing that is different | (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make |
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) | contract (verb) |
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undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature | be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness |
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation | make or become more narrow or restricted |
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence | become smaller or draw together |
change clothes; put on different clothes | reduce in scope while retaining essential elements |
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category | compress or concentrate |
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another | enter into a contractual arrangement |
remove or replace the coverings of | make smaller |
become deeper in tone | squeeze or press together |
change from one vehicle or transportation line to another | engage by written agreement |
give to, and receive from, one another |