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

Translation is not as simple as swapping each English word for a French one. — Quanta Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026

Rather than simply swapping chicken for steak, Arby’s is giving the new protein its own preparation. — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2026

Noun

That court classified Kalshi’s sports prediction contracts as swaps rather than bets governed by state gambling laws. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

This year brings a color swap, with the orange version stepping aside for a new green multicolor tote. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 8 Oct. 2026