interchange — The act of exchanging or switching things with each other, or a junction where roads or highways meet and cross.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The act of exchanging or switching things with each other, or a junction where roads or highways meet and cross.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪntərˌtʃeɪndʒ/
Example Sentences
- The GPS kept saying 'take the next interchange' but all I could see was a giant concrete spaghetti bowl.
- The students enjoyed a lively interchange of opinions about the best pizza toppings.
- My mom and dad often interchange cooking duties, which means we alternate between gourmet meals and cereal for dinner.
interchange
NOUN[/ˈɪntərˌtʃeɪndʒ/]
The act of exchanging or switching things with each other, or a junction where roads or highways meet and cross.
The act of exchanging or switching things with each other, or a junction where roads or highways meet and cross.
They tried to arrange the interchange, but now it all looks strange!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 14th-century Old French 'entrechanger,' meaning to exchange mutually. The modern highway intersection meaning developed in the 20th century with the rise of automobile transportation.
Breakdown
inter- (between/among) + change (to exchange or alter)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The GPS kept saying 'take the next interchange' but all I could see was a giant concrete spaghetti bowl.”
“The students enjoyed a lively interchange of opinions about the best pizza toppings.”
“My mom and dad often interchange cooking duties, which means we alternate between gourmet meals and cereal for dinner.”
“The new transportation interchange will connect buses, trains, and subways in one location.”
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