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in·ter·change [ ìntər cháynj ]


verb  (past and past participle in·ter·changed, present participle in·ter·chang·ing, 3rd person present singular in·ter·chang·es)
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb switch or swap places: to put each of two things in the place of the other, or change places with something else

2. transitive and intransitive verb alternate or follow each other: to arrange things alternately in a series, or be arranged in this way

3. transitive verb exchange things: to give something to somebody and receive a similar thing from them in return



noun  (plural in·ter·chang·es)
Definition:
 
1. exchange of things: an exchange of things, especially ideas, opinions, or information, among people

2. alternation: the action of alternating or changing places

3. roads road intersection: a major road junction where vehicles can, by means of access roads, bridges, and underpasses, change from one road to another without stopping or crossing other traffic

4. transportation place where passengers change transportation: a place where passengers can change from one train or bus to another or between trains and buses

[14th century. < Old French entrechangier< entre (see inter-) + changier (see change)]

in·ter·change·a·bil·i·ty [ ìntər chàynjə bíllətee ] noun
in·ter·change·a·ble [ ìntər cháynjəb'l ] adjective
in·ter·change·a·bly [ ìntər cháynjəblee ] adverb
in·ter·chang·er [ ìntər cháynjər ] noun
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