twinkle vs change

change vs twinkle

twinkle and change both are nouns.

twinkle and change both are verbs.

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

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

twinkle: a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
change: an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

Other hypernyms of twinkle include alteration, modification.

twinkle (noun)	change (noun)
merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance	the action of changing something
a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash	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

twinkle (verb)	change (verb)
gleam or glow intermittently	undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
emit or reflect light in a flickering manner	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

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