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exchanging

exchanging is the present participle and gerund 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

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Phrases with exchanging

Questions about exchanging

What is exchanging the present participle and gerund of?
Exchanging is the present participle and gerund of exchange.

Words near exchanging in the dictionary

  1. exchanges contracts
  2. exchanges flesh
  3. exchanges vows
  4. exchangest
  5. exchangeth
  6. exchanging
  7. exchanging blows
  8. exchanging contracts
  9. exchanging flesh
  10. exchanging of contracts
  11. exchanging vows

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