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EXCHANGE

(noun, verb)

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There are 17 meanings of the word Exchange.

How to pronounce exchange:

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Exchange - as a noun

Chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
chemical phenomenon
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one)

Example: "They had a bitter exchange"

The act of changing one thing for another thing

Example: "Adam was promised immortality in exchange for his disobedience"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interchange17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
group action
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of giving something in return for something received

Example: "Deductible losses on sales or exchanges of property are allowable"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dealing9dealings10transaction13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
central9telephone exchange
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
work11workplace20
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A workplace for buying and selling; open only to members

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
work11workplace20
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes

Example: "After a short rally connors won the point"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rally8

Reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries)

Example: "He earns his living from the interchange of currency"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interchange17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
commerce16commercialism23mercantilism18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of putting one thing or person in the place of another:

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commutation17substitution14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(chess) gaining (or losing) a rook in return for a knight or bishop

Example: "Black lost the exchange"

(chess) the capture by both players (usually on consecutive moves) of pieces of equal value

Example: "The endgame began after the exchange of queens"

Exchange - as a verb

Give to, and receive from, one another

Example: "Would you change places with me?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
change12interchange17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
transfer11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category

Example: "Could you convert my dollars into pounds?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
change12commute13convert12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
replace11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
switch14switch over

Hand over one and receive another, approximately equivalent

Example: "Exchange prisoners"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
reassign9transfer11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

Example: "The con artist replaced the original with a fake rembrandt"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interchange17replace11substitute12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Exchange a penalty for a less severe one

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commute13convert12

Example Sentences

"I need to go to the currency exchange to get some euros."
"The exchange of gifts during the holiday season is a common tradition."
"The stock exchange experienced a sudden drop in prices."
"I had a friendly exchange with my neighbor about our gardening tips."
"International student exchange programs promote cultural understanding."
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Word Game Points

Is EXCHANGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, exchange is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXCHANGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is EXCHANGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, exchange is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXCHANGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is EXCHANGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, exchange is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXCHANGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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