English Reference
verb · adjective

changed

v. · adj.
US /ˈtʃeɪndʒd/ UK /tʃˈeɪndʒd/ changed

  1. 01 A2 Elementary

    v.put on different clothes.

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

    Simple

    He changed into his gym clothes before the workout started.

    In context

    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

  2. 02 B1 Intermediate

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

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

    Simple

    The city looked very changed after ten years away.

    In context

    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'

Usage changed over time · changed since · changed hands

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Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Very common
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