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to change vs changing

Both 'to change' and 'changing' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'To change' is used when referring to the infinitive form of the verb, while 'changing' is used as a present participle. The choice between them depends on the structure of the sentence and the tense being used.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 1081 views

to change

This is correct when used as the infinitive form of the verb 'change'.

Use 'to change' when you want to refer to the action of changing something in its most basic form, without specifying a subject or tense.

Examples:

  • I need to change my clothes.
  • She decided to change her hairstyle.
  • We have the opportunity to change history.
  • Cuttlefish have chromatophores that allow the skin to change color.
  • This is our opportunity to change things.
  • Maybe this is my chance to change that.
  • Four appeals have failed to change that.
  • The tides have begun to change direction.
  • They even tried to change my appearance.
  • NASCAR is trying to change its image.
  • Laws are meant to change according to circumstances.
  • Time to change my colostomy bag.
  • Alderman Taylor Spence suddenly decided to change his vote.
  • Opportunity to change lives, starting with yourself.
  • Stop trying to change the subject.
  • We urgently need to change this.
  • Allow scripts to change the window size.
  • Click widgets to change the tab order...
  • Specifies the maximum time interval between key presses to change channel.
  • And-and-and then I started to change the language I was using.
  • Now you have everything you need to change your life right here in this room.
  • You don't need to change.

Alternatives:

  • to alter
  • to modify
  • to adjust
  • to transform
  • to switch

changing

This is correct when used as the present participle of the verb 'change'.

Use 'changing' when you want to describe an ongoing action of changing that is happening in the present or a continuous tense.

Examples:

  • She is changing her mind about the project.
  • The weather is changing rapidly.
  • Anyone can suggest changing a name.
  • Even the Party slogans are changing.
  • This feature is for convenience when changing discs.
  • Left foot, endless gear changing...
  • GenerativeComponents allowed fast and efficient work with quickly changing parameters.
  • The area is constantly changing and developing.
  • Emotion-Focused: changing personal emotional reactions.
  • The UK air-conditioning market is changing.
  • Francesca Ciceri proposed a constitutional amendment about changing our election system.
  • Re-evaluate mine plans in response to changing conditions.
  • Apparently, he's researching changing migration patterns.
  • Checking how your pupils respond to changing stimuli.
  • And with immigration laws changing so quickly...
  • My room keeps changing suddenly into a different room...
  • Everything's changing, people are fleeing...
  • It's not about changing my ring tone.
  • When you stopped changing your shorts.
  • Crosby thinks changing the oil is optional.
  • You keep changing your email password.
  • You keep changing directions on us.

Alternatives:

  • in the process of changing
  • undergoing change
  • evolving
  • transitioning
  • shifting

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