changed
made or become different in nature or form
How often you will meet it
Rank 781 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 23,644 times across 139,755 chapters — 0.011% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 1,000 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
adjective
- made or become different in nature or form changed attitudeschanged styles of dress
- made or become different in some respect he's an altered (or changed) man since his election to Congress
- changed in constitution or structure or composition by metamorphism metamorphic rocks
changed in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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The times have changed; so have the boys!
Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870 · Various · Chapter 1
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As she left the room, Miss Howard’s face changed.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles · Agatha Christie · Chapter 1
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The trip can be extended, and the route changed, by unanimous vote of the passengers.
The Innocents Abroad — Volume 01 · Mark Twain · Chapter 1
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I began to wonder whether he had changed his mind, and returned to Rowchester with Lady Angela.
The Betrayal · E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim · Chapter 1
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But even under these circumstances he still gained ground, when suddenly the whole aspect of the battle was changed.
A Knight of the White Cross · G. A. (George Alfred) Henty · Chapter 1