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swap (swop)
- pronunciation:
- swap
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
swapped, swapping, swaps, swopped, swopping, swops |
| definition: |
to exchange or trade.
The kids often swap snacks at lunch.The two friends swapped secrets.I'll swap you the couch for the lounge chair.- similar words:
- bargain, barter, change, exchange, switch, trade
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| related words: |
convert, give, push, return |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to exchange one thing for another; trade.
I didn't buy it, I swapped for it.He couldn't get anything because he had nothing to swap with.- similar words:
- barter, change, exchange, switch, trade
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| related words: |
take turns |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an exchange of goods or possessions; trade.
They made a fair swap.- similar words:
- exchange
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| derivation: |
swapper (n.) |
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