separation vs change

change vs separation

separation and change both are nouns.

separation is not a verb while change is a verb.

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

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

separation: coming apart
change: an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

Other hypernyms of separation include alteration, modification.

separation (noun)	change (noun)
the social act of separating or parting company	the action of changing something
the act of dividing or disconnecting	a different or fresh set of clothes
(law) the cessation of cohabitation of man and wife (either by mutual agreement or under a court order)	a thing that is different
sorting one thing from others	a difference that is usually pleasant
the distance between things	an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
coming apart	the result of alteration or modification
the termination of employment (by resignation or dismissal)	coins of small denomination regarded collectively
the space where a division or parting occurs	the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
the state of lacking unity	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

separation (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

Difference between separation and change

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