changing Meaning & Definition
What Does Changing Mean?
Changing is a verb that means present participle and gerund of change. As a noun, it means Change; alteration.
Word Facts for Changing
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | dynamic, ever-changing and dynamical |
| Plural | changings |
Changing Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of change
a changing world
Changing as a Noun
- Change; alteration.
Verb
- To become something different.
The tadpole changed into a frog. Stock prices are constantly changing.
- To make something into something else.
The fairy changed the frog into a prince. I had to change the wording of the ad so it would fit.
- To replace.
Ask the janitor to come and change the lightbulb. After a brisk walk, I washed up and changed my shirt.
- To replace one's clothing.
You can't go into the dressing room while she's changing. The clowns changed into their costumes before the circus started.
- To replace the clothing of (the one wearing it).
It's your turn to change the baby.
- To transfer to another vehicle (train, bus, etc.)
- To exchange.
- To change hand while riding (a horse).
to change a horse
Synonyms of Changing
Changing synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Changing
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Changing in a Sentence
a changing world
the changing scene
The tadpole changed into a frog. Stock prices are constantly changing.
The fairy changed the frog into a prince. I had to change the wording of the ad so it would fit.
Ask the janitor to come and change the lightbulb. After a brisk walk, I washed up and changed my shirt.
You can't go into the dressing room while she's changing. The clowns changed into their costumes before the circus started.
It's your turn to change the baby.
to change a horse
{{quote-book|en|author=George Fox|year=1654|title=epistle LXXVI|passage=And stand steadfast in the unchangeable life and seed of God, which was before changings and alterings were; and which will remain when they all are gone.
Word Forms & Grammar
changing
changing (plural changings)
Words That Rhyme With Changing
Pronouncing Changing
You say changing as //ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒɪŋ//. It has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Changing
Is changing a verb or a noun?
Changing is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for changing?
Words with a similar meaning to changing include dynamic, ever-changing and dynamical. See the full list of changing synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of changing?
The plural of changing is changings.