CHANGE


Meaning of CHANGE in English

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noun

BAD : We can reduce the unemployment rate with a change of the economy.

GOOD : We can reduce the unemployment rate with a change in the economy.

BAD : I'm disappointed by all the changes of London.

GOOD : I'm disappointed by all the changes in London.

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Use change of when you mean that someone or something has been replaced: 'What the country needs is a change of government.' (= a completely new government)

When you mean that someone or something is now different in some way, use change in : 'The Prime Minister has made several changes in the government.'

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verb

BAD : I took the camera back to the shop and changed it with another one.

GOOD : I took the camera back to the shop and changed it for another one.

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change/exchange sth for sth : 'I'd like to change this shirt for a smaller size.'

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