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- pronunciation:
- ihks
cheInj
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
exchanges, exchanging, exchanged |
| definition 1: |
When you exchange something, you give something away and then get another thing back.
I won some carnival tickets and I exchanged them for a prize.My mom exchanged the blue sweater she bought for a red one.My sister makes me really mad sometimes, but I would never exchange her for another.- synonyms:
- return, swap, trade
- similar words:
- change, give, shift, substitute, switch
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| definition 2: |
If you give your lunch to your friend and your friend gives his lunch to you, then the two of you are exchanging lunches. If people exchange phone numbers, each person gives their phone number to the other, and each person receives the other person's phone number.
My brother and I exchanged seats because I wanted to be near the window.Tina and Gabe exchanged rings as a symbol of friendship.
- synonyms:
- give, shift
- similar words:
- change, deliver, surrender, switch, trade
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| related words: |
alternate, cash, return, sell |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
An exchange is the act of giving or getting one thing in return for another. An exchange is a trade.
The exchange of rings is a part of some wedding ceremonies.Anna wants to make an exchange with her friend Heather. If Heather gives Anna her pretzels, Anna will give Heather her grapes.- synonyms:
- bargain, trade
- similar words:
- sale, shift, switch
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| related words: |
commerce, market |
| derivations: |
exchangeable (adj.), exchanger (n.) |
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