Word
changed
US/ˈtʃeɪndʒd/
UK/tʃˈeɪndʒd/
Definitions
01became different
A2 · Elementary
v. to have become different over time.
v. the past tense of 'change', indicating that an object, person, or situation has undergone a transformation or modification.
“The small village changed a lot after the new highway was built.”
“The political landscape changed significantly following the election, as voters moved away from traditional parties in favour of newer movements.”
Synonyms
02swapped clothes
A2 · Elementary
v. to have put on different clothes.
v. the past tense of 'change', specifically referring to the act of replacing one's current clothing with a different set.
“He changed into his gym clothes before heading to the workout.”
“After the formal ceremony concluded, the guests changed into more comfortable attire for the evening reception.”
03different now
B1 · Intermediate
adj. describing someone or something that is not the same as before.
adj. functioning as an adjective to describe an entity that has undergone a significant internal or external shift in character or form.
“She returned from her long trip a changed person with a new outlook on life.”
“The CEO presented a changed strategy to the board, arguing that the previous model was no longer sustainable in the current market.”
Idioms
01. get changed
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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