Small Change

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /smɔl tʃeɪndʒ/

Definitions of small change

noun a small amount of money in the form of coins or low-denomination bills

Example Sentences

A1 I made a small change to the recipe by adding a pinch of salt.

A2 She asked for a small change in the meeting time, moving it back by 15 minutes.

B1 The small change in the company's policy had a big impact on employee morale.

B2 After making a small change to the font size, the document was much easier to read.

C1 The small change in the law had unintended consequences that no one had foreseen.

C2 The CEO implemented a small change in the company's branding strategy that led to a significant increase in sales.

Examples of small change in a Sentence

formal The company made a small change to their pricing strategy.

informal I just made a small change to the recipe for dinner tonight.

slang Let's make a small change and see if it improves the situation.

figurative Sometimes a small change can make a big difference in how things turn out.

Grammatical Forms of small change

past tense

changed

plural

small changes

comparative

smaller

superlative

smallest

present tense

changes

future tense

will change

perfect tense

has changed

continuous tense

is changing

singular

small change

positive degree

small

infinitive

to change

gerund

changing

participle

changed

Origin and Evolution of small change

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The term 'small change' originated from the Old French word 'eschange' which meant 'exchange' or 'barter'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'small change' came to specifically refer to coins of low denominations or small monetary amounts, rather than the broader concept of exchange or barter.