switch — a device for turning an electrical device on or off
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a device for turning an electrical device on or off
Pronunciation (IPA): /swɪtʃ/
Example Sentences
- My cat somehow learned to switch on the TV by stepping on the remote.
- I need to switch to decaf coffee because regular coffee makes me too energetic.
- The twins love to switch places and confuse their teachers.
switch
NOUN[/swɪtʃ/]
a device for turning an electrical device on or off
💡 Concept
She flips the switch and the whole room lights up instantly.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/swɪtʃ/
🇬🇧 UK/swɪtʃ/
🌳Etymology
Rootswitch
🎵Rhyme
witchpitchrichwhich
witch
pitch
rich
which
🔗Collocations
switch on/off
light switch
switch channels
switch jobs
power switch
switch positions
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cat somehow learned to switch on the TV by stepping on the remote.”
“I need to switch to decaf coffee because regular coffee makes me too energetic.”
😄 Fun example
“The twins love to switch places and confuse their teachers.”
“Please switch your phone to silent mode during the meeting.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
changeexchangeswaptoggleshift
Antonyms
maintainkeepstay
Related
buttoncontroldevicemechanismtoggle
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