changed

v. · adj.

US //ˈtʃeɪndʒd// UK //tʃˈeɪndʒd// changed

1 swapped clothes (v.)
A2 Elementary

put on different clothes.

the past tense of 'change' in the context of replacing one set of garments with another.

Example

He changed into his gym clothes before the workout started.

Example

After arriving at the hotel, she changed quickly for the formal dinner, opting for a professional suit instead of her travel attire.

Usage

can be used intransitively or with a reflexive pronoun
- dressed
2 different now (adj.)
B1 Intermediate

describes someone or something that is not the same as before.

describes a state of having undergone a significant modification or transformation.

Example

The city looked very changed after ten years away.

Example

He returned to his hometown a changed man, having gained a new perspective on life during his years of service abroad.

Usage

often follows linking verbs like 'seem' or 'look'
- different
- modified
- unchanged
- same

Idioms1 entry

01
get changed
To change one's clothing (usually for a specific purpose).

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