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for a change

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /fɚ ə ˈtʃeɪndʒ/ · UK /fər ə ˈtʃeɪndʒ/

for a change means: Used when something is different from what usually happens or what you usually do.

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Used when something is different from what usually happens or what you usually do.

  • Let's walk for a change.
  • He cooked dinner for a change last night.
  • It was nice to see sunshine for a change.

Similar words: for once, by way of variety

Opposites: as usual

Common phrases: for a change, nice for a change

Questions about for a change

What does for a change mean?

Used when something is different from what usually happens or what you usually do.

What is for a change in other languages?

Türkçe: değişiklik olsun diye · Español: para variar · Français: pour changer · Deutsch: zur Abwechslung · Italiano: tanto per cambiare · 日本語: 気分転換に

How do you pronounce for a change?

In American English /fɚ ə ˈtʃeɪndʒ/; in British English /fər ə ˈtʃeɪndʒ/.

How do you use for a change in a sentence?

Let's walk for a change. He cooked dinner for a change last night.

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