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EXCHANGE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

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)
interchange
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)
dealingdealingstransaction
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)
centraltelephone exchange
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
workworkplace
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A workplace for buying and selling; open only to members

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
workworkplace
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rally

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)
interchange
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
commercecommercialismmercantilism
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commutationsubstitution
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change
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)
changeinterchange
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
transfer
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)
changecommuteconvert
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
replace
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
switchswitch over

Hand over one and receive another, approximately equivalent

Example: "Exchange prisoners"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
reassigntransfer
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)
interchangereplacesubstitute
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Exchange a penalty for a less severe one

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commuteconvert

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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