exchanged
word · lemma: exchange
/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
/ɛkstʃˈeɪndʒd/
Definition
Gave something and received something else in return. Often used when people trade items, information, money, or greetings.
Usage & Nuances
More formal than 'swapped'. 'Exchanged' fits in business, school, and polite conversation. Common collocations: 'exchanged ideas', 'exchanged gifts', 'exchanged glances/looks', 'exchanged money'. Not usually used for casual one-for-one trades between kids.
Spanish: intercambiar - cambiarPortuguese (BR): trocar - trocar (dinheiro) - trocar (palavras)Portuguese (PT): trocar - permutarChinese (Simplified): 交换 - 兑换Chinese (Traditional): 交換 - 兌換Hindi: बदला - आदान-प्रदान कियाArabic: تبادل - استبدلBengali: বিনিময় করা হয়েছে - পরিবর্তন করা হয়েছেRussian: обменял(и)Japanese: 交換した - 取り換えたVietnamese: đã trao đổiKorean: 교환했다Turkish: değiş tokuş etti - değiştirdiUrdu: تبادلہ کیاIndonesian: đã trao đổi
Example Sentences
She exchanged her dollars for euros at the bank.
basic
We exchanged gifts at the holiday party.
basic
They exchanged phone numbers after the meeting.
basic
The two leaders exchanged ideas on how to solve the problem.
natural
We exchanged a quick smile as we passed in the hallway.
natural
After a long argument, they finally exchanged apologies.
natural