stain vs change

change vs stain

stain and change both are nouns.

stain and change both are verbs.

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

As verbs, change is a hypernym of stain; that is, change is a word with a broader meaning than stain:

stain: produce or leave stains
change: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

Other hypernyms of stain include alter, modify.

stain (noun)	change (noun)
an act that brings discredit to the person who does it	the action of changing something
a soiled or discolored appearance	a different or fresh set of clothes
a symbol of disgrace or infamy	a thing that is different
anything regarded as making something unclean	a difference that is usually pleasant
(microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible	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

stain (verb)	change (verb)
produce or leave stains	undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
color with a liquid dye or tint	cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
color for microscopic study	become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically	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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