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Swap: meaning, definitions and examples

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swap

 

[ swษ’p ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

exchange

To give something and receive something else in return; to trade or exchange items, places, or positions.

Synonyms

barter, exchange, switch, trade

Examples of usage

  • I swapped my pen for her pencil.
  • Let's swap seats so you can sit by the window.
  • We can swap stories about our vacations.
Context #2 | Noun

exchange

An act of swapping; an instance of exchanging one thing for another.

Synonyms

barter, exchange, switch, trade

Examples of usage

  • This swap of books between us will allow us to read something new.
  • The swap of prisoners between the two countries was a sign of goodwill.

Translations

Translations of the word "swap" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trocar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฆเคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tauschen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menukar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะผั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zamiana

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบคๆ› (ใ“ใ†ใ‹ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉchanger

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ intercambiar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deฤŸiลŸtirmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตํ™˜ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุจุงุฏู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝmฤ›na

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vymeniลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบคๆข (jiฤohuร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zamenjati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skipti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒั‹ัั‚ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒชแƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™yiลŸmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ intercambiar

Etymology

The origin of the word 'swap' can be traced back to the Middle English word 'swappen', which meant 'to strike, beat, or wipe'. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to refer to the act of exchanging or trading items. The concept of swapping has been a common practice in human societies for centuries, as a way to obtain goods or services without using money. Today, the word 'swap' is widely used in various contexts to describe the exchange of items, positions, or roles.

See also: swappable, swapping.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,682, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.