exchange

Definition

  • n. chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
  • n. a mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one)
  • n. the act of changing one thing for another thing
  • n. the act of giving something in return for something received

Word forms

Past participle
exchanged
Past tense
exchanged
Present participle
exchanging
Third person singular
exchanges

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The stock exchange is where people buy and sell shares of companies.

  2. v.

    We decided to exchange our books to read something new.

  3. 計.

    The call was routed through the telephone exchange before reaching the recipient.