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Change vs. Switch
Change
/tʃeɪn(d)ʒ/Examples:
His voice changed as he gave Winston a hard look.I try changing the subject.'Yes?' 'The dream changes...
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Switch
/swɪtʃ/Examples:
Goldberg rapidly flipped the switches in front of him.Now he switched to a Geiger counter and called in Irene.She reached for the switch and turned it on.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Change is a more general term and is often used when referring to making something different.
- Switch implies a more complete transformation, often used when one thing is completely replaced by another.
- Change can be used both for minor adjustments and major transformations, whereas switch often suggests a more significant or noticeable alteration.
- Consider change when discussing modification or adjustment, and switch when discussing substitution or exchange.
- A switch often implies an active decision or action, while change can be more passive or gradual.
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