swapping
|swap/ping|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈswɑː.pɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈswɒp.ɪŋ/
(swap)
exchange
Etymology
Etymology Information
'swap' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'swappen,' where 'swap' meant 'to strike or hit.'
Historical Evolution
'swappen' transformed into the modern English word 'swap' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to strike or hit,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to exchange or trade.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'swap'.
They are swapping their old books for new ones.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45