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verb · noun · adjective

changing

v. · n. · adj.
US /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/ UK /tʃˈeɪndʒɪŋ/ chang·ing

  1. 01 A2 Elementary

    v.putting on different clothes.

    v.the act of replacing one's current clothing with a different set.

    Simple

    He is changing into his gym clothes before the workout starts.

    In context

    The actors were frantically changing behind the scenes during the brief musical interlude between the first and second acts.

  2. 02 B1 Intermediate

    n.the act or process of something becoming different.

    n.the gerund form used as a noun to describe the act of alteration or the state of being modified.

    Simple

    The changing of the seasons is a beautiful time of year.

    In context

    The constant changing of the schedule made it nearly impossible for the staff to plan their weekly shifts effectively.

  3. 03 B1 Intermediate

    adj.describing something that does not stay the same.

    adj.functioning as an attributive adjective to describe a subject in a state of flux or transition.

    Simple

    We have to adapt to the changing world around us.

    In context

    Businesses must remain agile to survive in a changing market where consumer preferences shift almost overnight.

Usage changing climate · changing conditions · changing course

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Level A1 · Beginner
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