Swap ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Swap ( verb )

1. Exchange (something) with another person.
2. Exchange (two things) with each other.

Origin:

Late 17th century: probably a back-formation from obsolete swappen "to strike or exchange blows", of unknown origin.

Examples:

1. He swapped his old car for a new one.
2. She swapped her book for mine.
3. They swapped houses for the summer.
4. He swapped seats with his friend.
5. We swapped phone numbers.

(As a noun)

Swap ( noun )

1. Exchange (something) with another person.
2. Exchange (two things) with each other.

Origin:

Late 17th century: probably a back-formation from obsolete swappen "to strike or exchange blows", of unknown origin.

Examples:

1. He swapped his old car for a new one.
2. She swapped her book for mine.
3. They swapped houses for the summer.
4. He swapped seats with his friend.
5. We swapped phone numbers.