English dictionary
exchange
/I/ks'/tS//eI/n/dZ/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
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a mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one)
ExamplesThey had a bitter exchange.
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the act of changing one thing for another thing
ExamplesAdam was promised immortality in exchange for his disobedience.
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the act of giving something in return for something received
ExamplesDeductible losses on sales or exchanges of property are allowable.
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a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication
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a workplace for buying and selling; open only to members
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(sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes
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reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries)
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the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another:
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(chess) gaining (or losing) a rook in return for a knight or bishop
ExamplesBlack lost the exchange.
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(chess) the capture by both players (usually on consecutive moves) of pieces of equal value
ExamplesThe endgame began after the exchange of queens.
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The act of giving or taking one thing in return for another which is regarded as an equivalent; as, an <i>exchange</i> of cattle for grain.
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verb
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give to, and receive from, one another
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exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
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change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
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hand over one and receive another, approximately equivalent
ExamplesExchange prisoners.
Exchange employees between branches of the company.
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put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
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exchange a penalty for a less severe one
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To part with give, or transfer to another in consideration of something received as an equivalent; -- usually followed by <i>for</i> before the thing received.
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To be changed or received in exchange for; to pass in exchange; as, dollar <i>exchanges</i> for ten dimes.
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