B1verbmoneyrelationships
US/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
UK/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
to give something to someone and get something from them in return
In context
We exchanged phone numbers after the English club meeting.
Can I exchange these shoes for a bigger size?
The two teams exchanged ideas about how to cut costs.
Words that go with exchange
verb + noun
- exchange ideasOnline forums let teachers exchange ideas with colleagues abroad.
- exchange informationThe two police forces regularly exchange information.
- exchange giftsOur office exchanges gifts at the end-of-year party.
- exchange moneyIt's cheaper to exchange money in the city than at the airport.
- exchange greetingsThe neighbors exchanged greetings over the fence.
verb + preposition
- exchange forYou can exchange the jacket for another color within 30 days.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I want to exchange this shirt to a smaller one.Correct: I want to exchange this shirt for a smaller one.