SWAP | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Swap

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

Middle English (originally in the sense ‘throw forcibly’): probably imitative of a resounding blow. Current senses have arisen from an early use meaning ‘strike hands as a token of agreement’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: swɒp
Dialects: British English
Definition:

take part in an exchange of

Short Definition:

take part in exchange of

Examples:
  • we swapped phone numbers
  • I'd swap places with you any day
  • I was wondering if you'd like to swap with me
Variant Forms:
  • swop

Word: Swap

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: swɒp
Dialects: British English
Definition:

an act of exchanging one thing for another

Short Definition:

act of exchanging one thing for another

Examples:
  • let's do a swap
Variant Forms:
  • swop

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