Difference between Exchange and Change

What is the difference between Exchange and Change?

Exchange as a noun is an act of exchanging or trading. while Change as a noun is the process of becoming different.

Exchange

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An act of exchanging or trading. A place for conducting trading. (telephony, US only?) The fourth through sixth digits of a ten-digit phone number (the first three before the introduction of area codes). A conversation.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To trade or barter. To replace with a similar item.

Example sentence: Ideal conversation must be an exchange of thought, and not, as many of those who worry most about their shortcomings believe, an eloquent exhibition of wit or oratory.

Change

Part of speech: noun

Definition: the process of becoming different.small denominations of money given in exchange for a larger denomination.a replacement, e.g. a change of clothesa change-up pitchmoney given back when a customer hands over more than the exact price of an item.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To become something different.To make something into something different.To replace.To replace one's clothing.To transfer to another vehicle (train, bus, etc.)

Example sentence: Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

We hope you now know whether to use Exchange or Change in your sentence.

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