Meaning & Definition of word "Exchange"

Exchange

/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

1. The act of giving something and receiving something else in return.
- Example: The exchange of gifts at the holiday party brought everyone together.
2. An agreement or system in which items, services, or information are traded.
- Example: The stock exchange is where shares of publicly held companies are bought and sold.
3. A reciprocal transfer of items or services.
- Example: They made an exchange of ideas during the meeting that improved the project.

1. To give something and receive something in return.
- Example: I will exchange my summer clothes for winter ones.
2. To substitute or replace one thing for another.
- Example: You can exchange your old phone for a discount on a new one.
3. To trade or swap items.
- Example: They decided to exchange their books at the local book fair.

Middle English 'exchaunge', from Old French 'eschanger', from Latin 'exchangere'.

exchange ideas:

To share thoughts or opinions.

exchange of information:

The act of sharing knowledge or data between parties.

in exchange for:

As a replacement or compensation for something.

transaction:

The act of conducting business or an exchange.

trade:

The action of buying and selling goods and services.

barter:

To exchange goods or services for other goods or services without using money.

Meaning: Hit me up later for a trade.

Example Sentence: Let's exchange some boosts for coins!

Meaning: Swapping games or items with friends.

Example Sentence: I’ll exchange my old comic books for your graphic novels.