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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 often used when something becomes different or undergoes a transformation.
- Switch typically means to substitute one thing for another, implying a swap or exchange.
- When you change something, it might refer to a transformation that doesn't necessarily involve two distinct items.
- Switch often involves a clear choice or decision between two options.
- In many contexts, change indicates a more abstract or broader transformation, while switch suggests a more concrete and direct action.
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