WordCmp.com

take in vs change

change vs take in

take in is not a noun while change is a noun.

take in and change both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take in No No Yes No
change Yes No Yes No
As verbs, change is a hypernym of take in; that is, change is a word with a broader meaning than take in:
  • take in: make (clothes) smaller
  • change: become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
Other hypernyms of take in include alter, vary.
take in (noun) change (noun)
the action of changing something
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
take in (verb) change (verb)
make (clothes) smaller undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
take into one's family cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
take up mentally become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
fool or hoax change clothes; put on different clothes
serve oneself to, or consume regularly exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
take up as if with a sponge lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
fold up remove or replace the coverings of
express willingness to have in one's home or environs become deeper in tone
accept change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
take in, also metaphorically give to, and receive from, one another
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
see or watch
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
call for and obtain payment of
visit for entertainment
provide with shelter
suck or take up or in
Difference between take in and change

Words related to "take in"

Words related to "change"

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.