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SWITCHES

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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 switch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
controlcontroller
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)
permutationreplacementsubstitutiontransposition

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)
shiftswitching
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Switches - as a verb

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exchangeswitch over

Exchange or give (something) in exchange for

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
swapswoptrade

Lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

Example: "Switch to a different brand of beer"

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

Make a shift in or exchange of

Example: "First joe led; then we switched"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
change overshift
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Example: "Switch on the light"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flipthrow
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
engagelockmeshoperate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Flog with or as if with a flexible rod

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alternateflipflip-flopinterchangetack

Example 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."
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Word Game Points

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

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 Word
SWITCHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is SWITCHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, switches is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SWITCHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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