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Andy155 Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary

Difference between "swap" and "exchange"

Hi!

I'm pretty doubtful about the differences of meaning between these two words, "Swap" and "Exchange". Could you please clear up my doubt?

Thanks in advance!
  

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There is not much difference, except that "exchange" is used in more commercial and formal situations. I exchanged the sweater I bought for one of a larger size because it didn't fit. -> I would not use "swap" in this sentence.

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  • There is not much difference, except that "exchange" is used in more commercial and formal situations.
  • I exchanged the sweater I bought for one of a larger size because it didn't fit.
  • -> I would not use "swap" in this sentence.
  • We exchanged places - > We swapped places.
  • - the first is for more formal settings; the second very informal.
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There is not much difference, except that "exchange" is used in more commercial and formal situations.
I exchanged the sweater I bought for one of a larger size because it didn't fit. -> I would not use "swap" in this sentence.
We exchanged places - > We swapped places. - the first is for more formal settings; the second very informal.
A "swap meet" is a market where people ex
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