Synonyms for change

Other words for “change”, grouped by meaning.

We found 14 synonyms for “change”. The most common are alteration, modification, variety, alter, modify.

noun an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

noun a difference that is usually pleasant

Synonymsvariety

verb cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

Synonymsaltermodify

verb undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature

Oppositesstay

verb become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

Synonymsaltervary

verb lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

Synonymsswitchshift

verb exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category

verb give to, and receive from, one another

verb change from one vehicle or transportation line to another

Synonymstransfer

verb become deeper in tone

Synonymsdeepen

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University