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swapping

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈswɑpɪŋ// UK //swˈɒpɪŋ// swap·ping Archaic

v. giving something you have to someone else and getting something from them in return. It is a casual way to say you are trading or changing one thing for another.

v. exchanging one thing for another; substituting one item or person for another. Often used in the present participle form to describe a continuous or planned exchange.


SIMPLE

We are swapping seats so I can see the screen better.

CONTEXTUAL

The two collectors spent the afternoon swapping rare stamps to complete their respective sets.

COMPLEX

By swapping traditional incandescent bulbs for energy-efficient LEDs, the facility managed to reduce its monthly electricity consumption by nearly thirty percent without sacrificing light quality.

Synonyms
Usage

Transitive verb; often takes the preposition 'for' to indicate the replacement item.

Pitfall

I am swapping my phone by a new oneI am swapping my phone for a new oneWhen replacing one thing with another, the verb 'swap' typically takes the preposition 'for'.

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