Definitions
There are 14 meanings of the word
Switches.
Switches - 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 switchHypernyms (Closely Related)
control9controller12Hyponyms (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)
permutation15replacement17substitution14transposition15Hairpiece 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 punishmentHyponyms (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)
shift11switching18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Switches - as a verb
Change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exchange21switch overLay aside, abandon, or leave for another
Example: "Switch to a different brand of beer"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
change12shift11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make a shift in or exchange of
Example: "First joe led; then we switched"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
change overshift11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
Example: "Switch on the light"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flip9throw11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
engage8lock10mesh9operate9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Flog with or as if with a flexible rod
Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alternate9flip9flip-flopinterchange17tack10Example Sentences
"He forgot to turn off the switches before leaving the house."
"The switches on the control panel are labeled for easy identification."
"She flicked the switches to activate the stage lights."
"The switches for the ceiling fans are located on the wall."
"I need to replace the broken switches in my car's dashboard."
Word Game Points
Is SWITCHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, switches is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SWITCHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is SWITCHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, switches is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSWITCHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is SWITCHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, switches is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSWITCHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
