difference vs change

difference and change both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
difference	Yes	No	No	No
change	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, change is a hyponym of difference; that is, change is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than difference:

As nouns, change is a hypernym of difference; that is, change is a word with a broader meaning than difference:

difference: a significant change
change: a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event

difference (noun)	change (noun)
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar	the action of changing something
a disagreement or argument about something important	a different or fresh set of clothes
a variation that deviates from the standard or norm	a thing that is different
the number that remains after subtraction; the number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend	a difference that is usually pleasant
a significant change	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

difference (verb)	change (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