changer

change ► VERB 1) make or become different. 2) exchange for another. 3) move from one to (another). 4) (change over) move from one system or situation to another. 5) exchange (a sum of money) for the same sum in a different currency or denomination.

► NOUN 1) the action of changing. 2) an instance of becoming different. 3) money returned to someone as the balance of the sum paid or money given in exchange for the same sum in larger units. 4) coins as opposed to banknotes. 5) a clean garment or garments as replacement clothing. 6) an order in which a peal of bells can be rung.

● change hands — Cf. ↑change hands

● a change is as good as a rest — Cf. ↑a change is as good as a rest

● change one's tune — Cf. ↑change one's tune

● for a change — Cf. ↑for a change

● get no change out of — Cf. ↑get no change out of

● ring the changes — Cf. ↑ring the changes

DERIVATIVES changeless adjective changer noun.

ORIGIN Old French changer, from Latin cambire 'barter ' .