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shear vs change

change vs shear

shear and change both are nouns.

shear and change both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shear Yes No Yes No
change Yes No Yes No
As verbs, change is a hypernym of shear; that is, change is a word with a broader meaning than shear:
  • shear: become deformed by forces tending to produce a shearing strain
  • change: undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
shear (noun) change (noun)
a large edge tool that cuts sheet metal by passing a blade through it the action of changing something
(physics) a deformation of an object in which parallel planes remain parallel but are shifted in a direction parallel to themselves 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
shear (verb) change (verb)
become deformed by forces tending to produce a shearing strain undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
cut with shears cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
cut or cut through with shears become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
shear the wool from 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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