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/ˈkambjo/
Translation
change
Word origin
A noun from the verb cambiar ('to change'), from Late Latin cambiare ('to exchange'), of Gaulish (Celtic) origin. English 'change' shares the root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- cambiare
- English cognates
- change, exchange
Grammar
Examples
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There was a change of plans at the last minute.
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Do you have change for twenty?
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The change in the weather affects us all.
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In exchange for your help, I will treat you to dinner.
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We have noticed a change in his attitude for months now.
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