exchange (A2)
verb, noun
Pronunciation: /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
Definition
To give something and receive something else of the same kind in return.
Examples
We can exchange gifts at the party.
He wanted to exchange his dollars for euros.
I need to exchange this shirt for a different size.
How to Use exchange
- exchange X for Y (prepositional phrase)
- To give one thing and receive another in return. — "I want to exchange this book for another one."
- exchange with someone (prepositional phrase)
- To share or give something to another person. — "They exchanged smiles with each other."
- exchange of X (collocation)
- The act of giving and receiving something. — "The exchange of information was crucial."
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