Definition

To change places or roles with someone or something else.

Example

The two students decided to interchange their seats for the day.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you noticed how the seasons seem to interchange so quickly nowadays?

Yeah, one day it's warm, and the next day it's freezing!

It's like they can't decide what they want to do.

Exactly! I wish they would just stick to one for a while.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A place where two or more roads meet and allow vehicles to switch from one road to another without stopping or crossing traffic.

Example

The new interchange has made it easier for drivers to navigate the busy intersection.

Conversation

Did you see the new interchange they built downtown?

Yeah, I noticed it! It looks like it should help with the traffic flow.

Definitely! I think it will make getting around much easier.

Definition

To exchange or switch places with something else, so that each takes the position of the other.

Example

The teacher asked the students to interchange their seats for the next activity.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how we could interchange our roles during the project?

That could be interesting! I’d love to see how you handle my tasks.

Right? It might give us a different perspective on our work.

Root Explanation

Interchange → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "cambiare" (meaning to exchange). The word describes the act of exchanging things between parties.

Memory Tip

Think of things being 'exchanged' ('cambiare') 'between' ('inter-') two parties — that's what interchange means.

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