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change vs swap

swap vs change

change and swap both are nouns.

change and swap both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
change Yes No Yes No
swap Yes No Yes No
As verbs, swap is a hyponym of change; that is, swap is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than change:
  • change: give to, and receive from, one another
  • swap: exchange or give (something) in exchange for
Other hyponyms of change include sell, cash, cash in, ransom, redeem, redeem, fill in, stand in, sub, substitute, switch, swop, trade, barter, trade, trade in.
change (noun) swap (noun)
the action of changing something an equal exchange
a different or fresh set of clothes
a thing that is different
a difference that is usually pleasant
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
the result of alteration or modification
coins of small denomination regarded collectively
the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event
change (verb) swap (verb)
undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature move (a piece of a program) into memory, in computer science
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation exchange or give (something) in exchange for
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
change clothes; put on different clothes
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
remove or replace the coverings of
become deeper in tone
change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
give to, and receive from, one another
Difference between change and swap

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