Swopped: meaning, definitions and examples

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swopped

 

[ swษ’pt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Swopped is an informal term primarily used in British English, which refers to the act of exchanging or swapping one thing for another. It is often used in casual conversation and can apply to objects, ideas, or positions.

Synonyms

exchanged, switched, traded

Examples of usage

  • They swopped their old car for a new one.
  • We swopped lunch yesterday.
  • He swopped jobs with his friend.
  • The kids swopped toys during playtime.

Translations

Translations of the word "swopped" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trocado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฆเคฒเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช getauscht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ditukar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะผั–ะฝัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zamieniony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ฅใ‚Œๆ›ฟใˆใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉchangรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ intercambiado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deฤŸiลŸtirilen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตํ™˜๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุจุฏู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vymฤ›nฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vymenenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบคๆข็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zamenjan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skipti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะผะฐัา›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒชแƒ•แƒšแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ deyilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ intercambiado

Etymology

The word 'swop' originates from informal British English and is believed to be a blend of 'swap' and 'exchange'. It surfaced in the late 19th century and is commonly used in both spoken and written English primarily in the UK. The word's usage conveys a sense of informality and casualness, distinguishing it from the more formal 'exchange'. Over the years, the term has been adopted in various contexts, often in social settings where a direct trade or exchange takes place. The evolution from 'swap' to 'swop' reflects a linguistic adaptation within regional dialects, emphasizing the flexibility of English as it evolves through usage. Although 'swop' is primarily used in British English, it can occasionally be found in other English-speaking regions as well, showcasing the word's versatility in everyday language.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,680, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.