"change" is correct and usable in written English. You can use it to describe a transformation or alteration, either physical or metaphorical. Example sentence: "The changes in the political landscape have shifted the balance of power.".
Plus ça change.
I wanted to give society a chance to determine if it should change itself.
She added: "This is further evidence that Paterson's unwillingness to accept the science on climate change is leading him to make the wrong choices on spending cuts within his department".
On average passengers are now paying £600 more for a season ticket and yet seeing no change in their pay packets".
This may be about to change.
Why the change of heart?
This has to change".
Thanks to Ludwig my first paper got accepted! The editor wrote me that my manuscript was well-written
Listya Utami K.
PhD Student in Biology, Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia