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SWITCH

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 16 meanings of the word Switch.

How to pronounce switch:

US

Switch - as a noun

Control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
electric switchelectrical switch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
control9controller12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An event in which one thing is substituted for another

Example: "The replacement of lost blood by a transfusion of donor blood"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
permutation15replacement17substitution14transposition15

Hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure

Railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections; used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock

A flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
instrument of punishment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A basketball maneuver; two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other

The act of changing one thing or position for another

Example: "His switch on abortion cost him the election"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shift11switching18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Switch - as a verb

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exchange21switch over

Exchange or give (something) in exchange for

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
swap9swop9trade6

Lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

Example: "Switch to a different brand of beer"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
change12shift11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make a shift in or exchange of

Example: "First joe led; then we switched"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
change overshift11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

Example: "Switch on the light"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flip9throw11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
engage8lock10mesh9operate9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Flog with or as if with a flexible rod

Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alternate9flip9flip-flopinterchange17tack10

Switch - as an adjective

Pertaining to riding with the front and back feet swapped round compared to one's normal position.

Pertaining to skiing backwards.

Example Sentences

"Can you please turn off the light switch?"
"I need to find the power switch for the computer."
"Don't forget to flick the switch when you leave the room."
"She accidentally pressed the wrong switch and the alarm went off."
"Could you check if the switch on the wall is for the fan?"
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Word Game Points

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

SWITCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SWITCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, switch is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SWITCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SWITCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, switch is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SWITCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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