Synonyms of swap

swap 1 of 2

verb

ˈswäp 

as in to exchange

to give up (something) and take something else in return

we swapped our other lawn mower for our neighbors' old snowblower

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exchange
• trade
• substitute
• change
• replace
• switch
• shift
• commute
• interchange
• supersede
• displace
• reciprocate
• yield
• surrender
• cede
• hand over

swap

2 of 2

noun

as in exchange

a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another

we made a swap: I'll do the dishes tonight and she'll do them for me tomorrow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exchange
• trade
• barter
• truck
• dealing
• commutation
• deal
• substitution
• bargain
• bargaining
• replacement
• back-and-forth
• trade-off
• transaction
• quid pro quo
• dicker
• negotiation
• reciprocation
• recompense
• horse trade
• horse trading
• haggling
• dickering
• logrolling
• requital

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of swap

Verb

Diana had originally planned to wear a more traditional Valentino gown, but swapped to the Christina Stambolian number at the last minute. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2026

Her red carpet appearances, meanwhile, have reminded us of the transformation that happens when Johnson swaps jeans for a (usually Valentino) gown. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2026

Noun

Still, many small business owners are reluctant to actually make the swap. — Laurie Mermet, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026

Cash transfers, fund swaps, delayed pension contributions and one-time revenues can make the budget look balanced while the ACFR still shows a hole. — Sheila Weinberg, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2026