exchange
Translation
to exchange, to swap, to trade
Examples
We exchanged phone numbers.
We exchanged phone numbers.
Can I exchange this for a larger size?
Can I exchange this for a larger size?
They exchanged a few words.
They exchanged a few words.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((with sb.)) to exchange (sth.) (with sb.) We exchanged phone numbers.
((sth.)) for ((sth.)) to exchange (sth.) for (sth.) Can I exchange this for a larger size?
Similar Words
Synonyms: swap, trade, switch, barter
Etymology
From Old French 'eschangier', from 'ex-' (out) + 'changier' (to change). Literally 'to change out'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ex-' as 'out' and 'change'. You give something 'out' and get something else in 'change'.