swapping

Meanings

• Verb

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

  - "They agreed to swap their old books for new ones."
  - "The athletes exchanged jerseys after the game."
  - "Swapping information with colleagues can be beneficial."

• Noun

  A method used in computer programming to exchange the values of two variables.

  - "To swap the values of two variables, use a temporary variable."
  - "Swapping arrays in C++ can be done using pointers."
  - "Swapping strings in Python can be done using slicing."

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Synonyms

flap , interchange , switch , bang , knock , tap , fly , speed , zoom , exchange , switch , trade

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with swapping
map , cap , clap , tap

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Variants

List of all variants of swapping that leads to same result
swap , swapped , swapper , swappers , swapping , swaps

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Forms

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swapped, swapping, swaps

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'swap' comes from the Old English word 'swefian', which means 'to turn, to exchange'.

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Trivia

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1. Swapping is also known as 'trucking' in some parts of the United States.

2. Swapping was once a common practice among sailors, who would exchange items with other sailors they met at sea.

3. Swapping can be a fun activity for children, who might exchange toys or candy during playdates.

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Related Concepts

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1. Barter: Barter is a similar concept to swapping, but it refers specifically to the exchange of goods or services without the use of money.

2. Trade: Trade is a broader concept that encompasses both swapping and bartering, as well as the exchange of goods and services using money.

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Culture

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Swapping has been used in various cultures throughout history, including potlatch ceremonies among Native American tribes and gift-giving traditions in many parts of the world. Swapping is also a common theme in literature, particularly in novels and short stories.

How to Memorize "swapping"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize swapping, imagine two people each holding an object. They place their objects in the other person's hand and receive an object in return. Repeat this process to understand the concept of swapping.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize swapping, associate the word with the concept of exchanging. Visualize the act of giving and receiving in return to help remember the meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - A mnemonic for swapping could be 'S-wap-Ping', where 'S' stands for 'Swap', 'w' represents the 'with' in 'swap with', and 'P' stands for 'person' or 'partner'.

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