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change vs take in

take in vs change

change is a noun but take in is not a noun.

change and take in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
change Yes No Yes No
take in No No Yes No
As verbs, take in is a hyponym of change; that is, take in is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than change:
  • change: become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
  • take in: make (clothes) smaller
Other hyponyms of change include alternate, jump, crackle, modulate, avianise, avianize, move, accommodate, adapt, let out, widen, branch out, broaden, diversify, diversify, radiate, narrow, narrow down, specialise, specialize, honeycomb, break.
change (noun) take in (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
change (verb) take in (verb)
undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature make (clothes) smaller
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation take into one's family
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence take up mentally
change clothes; put on different clothes fool or hoax
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category serve oneself to, or consume regularly
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another take up as if with a sponge
remove or replace the coverings of fold up
become deeper in tone express willingness to have in one's home or environs
change from one vehicle or transportation line to another accept
give to, and receive from, one another take in, also metaphorically
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
see or watch
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
call for and obtain payment of
visit for entertainment
provide with shelter
suck or take up or in
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