swap

/swɒp/

Definitions

1. verb

to exchange or interchange one thing for another, especially of equal value

“She decided to swap her old phone for a new one.”

2. verb

to change the position of two or more things so that they are opposite each other

“He swapped the seats around to create a more spacious area.”

3. noun

an exchange of one thing for another, especially of equal value

“The swap of the old manager for the new one brought a fresh perspective to the company.”

4. noun

a group of people or things that are being exchanged or interchanged

“The swap of students between schools was a success.”

Synonyms

  • exchange
  • interchange
  • trade

Antonyms

  • keep
  • retain