WHAT's the different meanings and usage between these words?

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1.change2.amend3.modify4.vary5.alter6.transform7.switch8.convert

Teechr · Accepted Answer

Have you tried the dictionary first?

www.onelook.com

Do that, and if you still feel confused, post back with full sentences please.

Anonymous · Answer

These all have a similar meaning as verbs, to make something different, but their usage is typically different. Some examples:

1. I'm going to change my major. (Only switch can be substituted here. The other six cannot be used here.)

2. They're going to amend the constitution. (Modify and alter can be substituted. The other five cannot be used in this sense.)

3. We're going to modify the suspension on the car. (Alter can be substituted. The other six would not be used here.)

4. You can vary the input on this device. (Change can be substituted. The other six would not be used here.)

5. We altered the engine so that it can run on three types of fuel. (Modified and converted can be substituted. The other five would not be used here.)

6. He completely transformed his image. (Changed can be substituted. The other six would not be used here.)

7. I switched gears as the car approached the steep downgrade. (Changed can be substituted. The other six would not be used here.)

8. Can you convert these dollars into euros? (Change can be substituted. The other six would not be used here.)

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