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Synonyms & Similar Words
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agreement
contract
understanding
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Meaning of Exchange
According to Merriam-Webster, "exchange" can refer to the act of giving or taking something in return for something else, or the state of being given or taken in return for something else.
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines "exchange" as the act of giving something and receiving something else in return, or a place where people buy and sell things, especially stocks and shares.
- Cambridge Dictionary defines "exchange" as the act of giving something to someone and receiving something else in return, or a system for buying and selling things, especially on the internet.
Example Uses
- The company will exchange the defective product for a new one.
- The students participated in a cultural exchange program to learn about each other's customs.
- The stock exchange is a place where people buy and sell stocks and shares.
- The hotel will exchange your money for the local currency.
- The friends decided to exchange gifts on their birthdays.