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switch
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- pronunciation:
- swIch
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a shift; change.
Living in an apartment was quite a switch for us from living in a large house.- synonyms:
- change, shift
- similar words:
- swing
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| definition 2: |
a device used to create or break an electrical circuit or to redirect an electrical current.
The electrician installed the new light switch.
- similar words:
- terminal
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| definition 3: |
a device at a railroad junction for diverting trains from one track to another.
The train went through the switch and changed directions to head southwest.- synonyms:
- shunt
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| definition 4: |
a thin branch or rod, esp. one used for whipping.
The schoolmaster threatened the boy with a switch.- synonyms:
- rod, stick
- similar words:
- scourge
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| related words: |
about-face, adjustment, branch, change, cut, exchange, jump, leap, movement, turn, whip |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
switches, switching, switched |
| definition 1: |
to change; shift.
Let's switch the discussion to another topic.- synonyms:
- change, shift
- similar words:
- move, swing, turn
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| definition 2: |
to exchange; trade.
They switched their old car for a new one.- synonyms:
- exchange, swap, trade
- similar words:
- barter, change, shift
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| definition 3: |
to turn on or off (an electrical appliance) by operating a switch (usu. fol. by "off" or "on").
Could you switch off the radio, please?- similar words:
- cut
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| definition 4: |
to whip with a switch or similar object.
The runaway was switched harshly.- synonyms:
- lash, whip
- similar words:
- beat, birch, cane, scourge, strap, tan, thrash
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| related words: |
alternate, bargain, divert, exchange, flog, lick, remove, rotate |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to change or shift course.
Her tone switched from lighthearted to very serious.- similar words:
- about-face, change, deviate, divert, flip-flop, reverse, sheer, shift
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| definition 2: |
to exchange one thing for another; trade.
If you can't see from your spot, I'll be happy to switch with you.- synonyms:
- exchange, swap, trade
- similar words:
- tack
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| related words: |
alternate, cut, take turns, transfer |
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