switch vs change

switch and change both are nouns.

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

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

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

Other hypernyms of switch include alter, modify.

As verbs, switch and change are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of switch include shift.

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

Other hypernyms of switch include exchange, interchange.

switch (noun)	change (noun)
the act of changing one thing or position for another	the action of changing something
a basketball maneuver; two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other	a different or fresh set of clothes
a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment	a thing that is different
control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit	a difference that is usually pleasant
railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections; used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock	an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure	the result of alteration or modification
an event in which one thing is substituted for another	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

switch (verb)	change (verb)
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)	undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
make a shift in or exchange of	cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another	become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence	change clothes; put on different clothes
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation	exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
flog with or as if with a flexible rod	lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
exchange or give (something) in exchange for	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