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exchanged

/ɛksˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒd/

exchanged is the simple past and past participle of exchange.

Meaning of exchange

Verb

exchange (third-person singular simple present exchanges, present participle exchanging, simple past and past participle exchanged)

  1. (transitive) To trade or barter.
    • I'll gladly exchange my place for yours.
    Synonyms:
    truck
  2. (figuratively, transitive) To mutually direct at each other.
    • The opposing soldiers exchanged fire across the burning streets.
  3. (transitive) To replace with, as a substitute.
    • I'd like to exchange this shirt for one in a larger size.
    Synonyms:
    interchange
  4. (transitive) To recommend and get recommendations.
    Synonyms:
    trade

See all 14 meanings of exchange

Words formed from exchanged

Phrases with exchanged

Questions about exchanged

What is exchanged the simple past and past participle of?
Exchanged is the simple past and past participle of exchange.
How do you pronounce exchanged?
Exchanged is pronounced /ɛksˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒd/.

Words near exchanged in the dictionary

  1. exchangeabilities
  2. exchangeability
  3. exchangeable
  4. exchangeables
  5. exchangeably
  6. exchanged
  7. exchanged blows
  8. exchanged contracts
  9. exchanged flesh
  10. exchanged vows
  11. exchangedst

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