Swap with Meaning in English
expression
ˈswɑp/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
SWOP with or SWOP widh
swˈɒp/ /wˈɪð
swOP with
Definition
To exchange something you have with something that another person has, so that both people end up with something different.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal and common in casual speech. Typical structure is 'swap (something) with (someone)'. Often used when exchanging small items or temporary things. Do not confuse with 'swap for', which emphasizes the exchanged item rather than the person.
Spanish: intercambiar con - cambiar conPortuguese (BR): trocar com - substituir porPortuguese (PT): trocar com - substituir porChinese (Simplified): 与...交换Chinese (Traditional): 與...交換Hindi: के साथ बदलनाArabic: يبدل مع - يستبدل بـBengali: আদান-প্রদান করা - বিনিময় করাRussian: обменяться сJapanese: 〜と交換するVietnamese: đổi vớiKorean: ~와 바꾸다Turkish: biriyle takas yapmakUrdu: کسی کے ساتھ تبادلہ کرناIndonesian: bertukar dengan
Example Sentences
Can I swap with you seats?
basic
She wanted to swap with her friend during class.
basic
Let’s swap with each other for the game.
basic
If you don’t like your lunch, you can swap with me.
natural
We all swapped with different partners during the activity.
natural
I’m tired of my job—want to swap with me for a day?
natural