Word
changing
Phoneticschang·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
UK/tʃˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
Definitions
01becoming different
A1 · Beginner
v. the action of becoming different or making something different.
v. the present participle of 'change', indicating an ongoing process of transformation or modification.
“The weather is changing quickly, so you should bring a jacket.”
“The climate is changing at an unprecedented rate, forcing local governments to reconsider their long-term infrastructure and coastal management plans.”
Synonyms
02putting on different clothes
A2 · Elementary
v. taking off your clothes and putting on different ones.
v. the act of replacing one's current attire with different garments.
“Wait a minute, I am just changing into my gym clothes.”
“After the formal ceremony, the delegates spent thirty minutes changing into more comfortable attire before the evening reception began.”
Synonyms
03the process of alteration
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act or process of something becoming different.
n. the gerund form used to denote the act or instance of making or becoming different.
“The changing of the seasons is a beautiful time of year.”
“The constant changing of the company's internal policies led to significant confusion among the junior staff members during the merger.”
Synonyms
04not staying the same
B1 · Intermediate
adj. describing something that is not staying the same.
adj. describing a state of flux or a situation that is currently undergoing transformation.
“It is hard to keep up with the changing technology in the phone industry.”
“Businesses must remain agile to survive in the rapidly changing global marketplace where consumer preferences shift overnight.”
- 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.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL 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: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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