swap

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of exchanging or giving one thing in return for another.

• Noun

  A mutual agreement or arrangement between two parties.

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Pronunciation

1. /swɒp/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

flap , interchange , switch , bang , knock , tap , fly , speed , zoom , exchange , switch , trade , barter , quid pro quo , trade

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with swap
tap , map , clap , rap , swapper , hap

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Swap () : The act of exchanging or giving one thing in return for another.
   

2. Swab () : To clean (a surface) with a swab or wad of cotton.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of swap that leads to same result
swap , swapped , swapper , swappers , swapping , swaps , swop , swopped , swopping , swops , swap meet , swap stories

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Forms

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swapped, swapping, swaps

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Etymology

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From Old English swapan ‘exchange’, from swapan ‘to exchange’. Related to swape ‘exchange, interchange’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'swap' is also used in finance to describe the exchange of financial instruments.

2. In the game of chess, a 'swap' refers to the exchange of one piece for another of equal value.

3. The word 'swap' is derived from the Old English word 'swapan', which means 'to exchange'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Barter: An exchange of goods or services between individuals without using money as a medium of exchange.

2. Quid Pro Quo: A situation where one party gives something in return for something else, often with the implication of a mutual agreement or understanding.

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Culture

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Swap has been used extensively in literature and art to depict various forms of exchanges, such as barter, marriage, and even ideas. In music, the term 'swap meet' refers to a flea market where people exchange or sell used items.

How to Memorize "swap"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize two hands exchanging objects or people shaking hands.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of giving and receiving.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Swap' stands for 'S'end 'W'hat 'A're 'P'eople 'A're 'W'illing 'P'artner'.

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