Synonyms for transition
trænˈzɪʃ ən, -ˈsɪʃ-tran·si·tion

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1. transitionnoun

   A change is a passing from one state or form to another, any act or process by which a thing becomes unlike what it was before, or the unlikeness so produced; we say a change was taking place, or the change that had taken place was manifest. Mutation is a more formal word for change, often suggesting repeated or continual change; as, the mutations of fortune. Novelty is a change to what is new, or the newness of that to which a change is made; as, he was perpetually desirous of novelty. Revolution is specifically and most commonly a change of government. Variation is a partial change in form, qualities, etc., but especially in position or action; as, the variation of the magnetic needle or of the pulse. Variety is a succession of changes or an intermixture of different things, and is always thought of as agreeable. Vicissitude is sharp, sudden, or violent change, always thought of as surprising and often as disturbing or distressing; as, the vicissitudes of politics. Transition is change by passing from one place or state to another, especially in a natural, regular, or orderly way; as, the transition from spring to summer, or from youth to manhood. An innovation is a change that breaks in upon an established order or custom; as, an innovation in religion or politics. For the distinctions between the other words compare the synonyms for CHANGE, v. In the religious sense regeneration is the vital renewing of the soul by the power of the divine Spirit; conversion is the conscious and manifest change from evil to good, or from a lower to a higher spiritual state; as, in Luke xxii, 32, "when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren." In popular use conversion is the most common word to express the idea of regeneration.

   Synonyms:
   alteration, change, change, conversion, diversity, innovation, mutation, novelty, regeneration, renewal, renewing, revolution, transformation, transmutation, variation, variety, vicissitude

   Antonyms:
   constancy, continuance, firmness, fixedness, fixity, identity, invariability, permanence, persistence, steadiness, unchangeableness, uniformity

   Preposition:
   We have made a change for the better; the change from winter to spring; the change of a liquid to or into a gas; a change in quality; a change by absorption or oxidation.

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1. passage, transitionnoun

   the act of passing from one state or place to the next

   Synonyms:
   passing, handing over, transit, changeover, modulation, passageway, conversion, enactment, musical passage, passage

2. conversion, transition, changeovernoun

   an event that results in a transformation

   Synonyms:
   conversion, modulation, spiritual rebirth, rebirth, changeover, passage

3. transitionnoun

   a change from one place or state or subject or stage to another

   Synonyms:
   conversion, modulation, changeover, passage

4. transition, modulationnoun

   a musical passage moving from one key to another

   Synonyms:
   modulation, intonation, inflection, changeover, pitch contour, conversion, passage

5. transitionverb

   a passage that connects a topic to one that follows

   Synonyms:
   conversion, modulation, changeover, passage

6. transitionverb

   cause to convert or undergo a transition

   "the company had to transition the old practices to modern technology"

7. transitionverb

   make or undergo a transition (from one state or system to another)

   "The airline transitioned to more fuel-efficient jets"; "The adagio transitioned into an allegro"

Matched Categories

1. • Change
   • Change Of State
   • Convert
   • Passage
   • Switch
   • Transformation

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1. change

   Submitted by rinat on August 14, 2019  

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1. transitionnoun

   Synonyms:
   change, shifting

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1. List of paraphrases for "transition":

   transitional, changeover, transitions, passage, shift, transformation, transitioning, bridging, move, interim, tfg, switchover, crossing, halfway, rollover, transient, hand-over, adaptation, transfer, pass

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How to use transition in a sentence?

1. Amanda Carpenter:

   Once we have confirmed results, should Joe Biden win in a fair election, it'll be incredibly important for Republicans on Capitol Hill to accept those results and participate in the peaceful transition of power.

2. White House:

   Sanders initially said that Porter would not leave immediately. Rob Porter was a key figure in Trump's White House. (AP) Porter, meanwhile, pushed back strongly on the allegations in the press. These outrageous allegations are simply false. I took the photos given to the media nearly 15 years ago and the reality behind them is nowhere close to what is being described. I have been transparent and truthful about these vile claims, but I will not further engage publicly with a coordinated smear campaign, my commitment to public service speaks for itself. I have always put duty to country first and treated others with respect. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have served in the Trump Administration and will seek to ensure a smooth transition when I leave the White House.

3. Deb Haaland:

   The Interior Department is laying out an ambitious roadmap as we advance the Administration's plans to confront climate change, create good-paying jobs, and accelerate the nation's transition to a cleaner energy future, we have big goals to achieve a clean energy economy and Interior is meeting the moment.

4. Francois Hollande:

   If the poorest, most vulnerable countries can't be accompanied in their transition to sustainable development, then there will be no binding agreement.

5. The Nobel Peace Prize winner:

   It matters a lot how long it takes to prevail, because we are programming into the Earth's system a lot of distractive changes every day, so the sooner we make the transition, the less damage we will do, but I am filled with hope that we actually will win this struggle.