How do you use "exchange" in a sentence?

They exchanged phone numbers at the party. The exchange rate between pounds and euros has changed. There was a heated exchange of words during the debate.

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Q: What does "exchange" mean?

To give something and receive something else in return The word 'exchange' means to give and receive reciprocally. As a noun, it can refer to a place where trading occurs (like a stock exchange), a conversation, or the act of swapping. It's commonly used in financial, social, and academic contexts.

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Meaning: To give something and receive something else in return

交换，兑换

intercambiar, cambiar; intercambio

交換する；交換

교환하다; 교환

The word 'exchange' means to give and receive reciprocally. As a noun, it can refer to a place where trading occurs (like a stock exchange), a conversation, or the act of swapping. It's commonly used in financial, social, and academic contexts.

「exchange」意为相互给予和接受。作为名词，可以指进行交易的场所（如证券交易所）、对话或交换行为。常用于金融、社交和学术场合。

La palabra «exchange» significa dar y recibir recíprocamente. Como sustantivo, puede referirse a un lugar donde se realiza comercio (como una bolsa de valores), una conversación o el acto de intercambiar. Se usa comúnmente en contextos financieros, sociales y académicos.

「exchange」は、相互に与え、受け取ることを意味します。名詞としては、取引が行われる場所（証券取引所など）、会話、または交換の行為を指すことができます。金融、社会、学術の場面でよく使われます。

'exchange'는 서로 주고받는 것을 의미합니다. 명사로는 거래가 이루어지는 장소(증권거래소 등), 대화, 또는 교환 행위를 가리킬 수 있습니다. 금융, 사회, 학술적 맥락에서 자주 사용됩니다.

Examples

They exchanged phone numbers at the party.
他们在派对上交换了电话号码。
Intercambiaron números de teléfono en la fiesta.
彼らはパーティーで電話番号を交換しました。
그들은 파티에서 전화번호를 교환했습니다.
The exchange rate between pounds and euros has changed.
英镑和欧元之间的汇率已经变了。
El tipo de cambio entre libras y euros ha cambiado.
ポンドとユーロの為替レートが変わりました。
파운드와 유로 사이의 환율이 변했습니다.
There was a heated exchange of words during the debate.
辩论中有一场激烈的言辞交锋。
Hubo un acalorado intercambio de palabras durante el debate.
討論中に激しい言葉の応酬がありました。
토론 중에 격렬한 말다툼이 있었습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Anglo-French 'eschaungier', from Old French 'eschangier', from Vulgar Latin '*excambiare', from 'ex-' (out) + 'cambiare' (to change, to barter). Related to 'change' and ultimately to Celtic trading terms.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

The word comes from Old French 'eschangier,' combining 'ex-' (out) with 'change.' Originally it meant to barter goods, but now covers any reciprocal transfer of ideas, goods, or information.