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To become something different
“The tadpole changes into a frog eventually.”
To transfer into another vehicle (train, bus, etc.)
“He changes trains at Brussels to get to his destination.”
Opposite of to remain in a specified state or position
“Food would be brought to them and if for some reason they had to leave their post, someone would step in for relief.”
Opposite of to stay somewhere temporarily
“Tomorrow is the day that Tom would finally leave the house where he had lived with his family for so long.”
Opposite of to continue, or carry on being
“These scholars should not discontinue their research in the field, but they should discontinue the pretense that what they are writing is an accurate part of history.”
Opposite of to provide with a sound or secure foundation or basis
“Catrionna, to her credit, did much to seriously weaken the support beneath the orc camp.”
Opposite of to put off or delay
“At a staff meeting, division leaders were chastised for their failure to advance plans to meet the serious problems confronting wildlife resources.”
Opposite of plural for a period of staying somewhere, especially as a visitor or guest
“A sudden storm arose forcing a hurried departure from the island.”
Opposite of plural for a suspension or postponement of judicial proceedings
“An application for the resumption of proceedings may be made after three months.”
(archaic) Opposite of plural for the ending of an activity
“The continuance of this project is of the utmost importance to the community to safeguard lives and property.”
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