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exchanging

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ// UK //ɛkstʃˈeɪndʒɪŋ// ex·chang·ing

v. giving something to someone and getting something else back from them at the same time. You often do this with gifts, money, or information.

v. the present participle of 'exchange'; refers to the act of giving one thing and receiving another in return. Often implies a reciprocal and simultaneous transfer between two parties.


SIMPLE

They are exchanging gifts by the Christmas tree.

CONTEXTUAL

The two diplomats spent the afternoon exchanging ideas on how to improve trade between their countries.

COMPLEX

By exchanging contact information at the end of the conference, the researchers ensured that their collaborative efforts could continue despite living in different time zones.

Synonyms
Usage

Transitive — requires a direct object, often followed by the preposition 'for' or 'with'.

Pitfall

They are exchanging of gifts.They are exchanging gifts.Exchanging is a transitive verb and takes a direct object without the preposition 'of'.

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