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swap vs change

change vs swap

swap and change both are nouns.

swap and change both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
swap Yes No Yes No
change Yes No Yes No
As verbs, change is a hypernym of swap; that is, change is a word with a broader meaning than swap:
  • swap: exchange or give (something) in exchange for
  • change: give to, and receive from, one another
Other hypernyms of swap include exchange, interchange.
swap (noun) change (noun)
an equal exchange the action of changing something
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
swap (verb) change (verb)
move (a piece of a program) into memory, in computer science undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
exchange or give (something) in exchange for cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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
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