exchange

verb
UK: /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
US: /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

  1. To give something to someone and receive something else from them.

    1. I'll exchange my apple for your orange. [ ] [ ]
    2. The students exchange ideas during the group project to broaden understanding. [ ] [ ]

  2. To give something of equal value, often money, for something else.

    1. You can exchange dollars for euros at the bank. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many tourists exchange currency before traveling to ensure easy spending abroad. [ ] [ ]

  3. To have a conversation by saying things to each other.

    1. They exchange a few words before leaving. [ ] [ ]
    2. The diplomats exchange views in an effort to improve international relations. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

trade swap barter interchange conversation discussion
exchange noun

  1. The act of giving something and receiving something else in return.

    1. We made an exchange of gifts. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cultural exchange program promotes understanding between different countries. [ ] [ ]

  2. A place where people buy and sell things, especially stocks or currencies.

    1. He works at the stock exchange. [ ] [ ]
    2. The commodity exchange facilitates trading in agricultural products and raw materials. [ ] [ ]

  3. A short conversation or argument.

    1. They had a brief exchange. [ ] [ ]
    2. The heated exchange between the politicians revealed deep ideological divisions. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "exchange" in English means: To give something to someone and receive something else from them., To give something of equal value, often money, for something else., To have a conversation by saying things to each other..

The phonetic transcription of "exchange" is /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ in British English and /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "exchange": trade, swap, barter, interchange, conversation, discussion.

Example usage of "exchange": "I'll exchange my apple for your orange.". More examples on the page.