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Swop vs. Swap

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on September 23, 2023
"Swop" is an outdated and less common spelling; "swap" is the correct modern spelling, meaning to exchange one thing for another.

Which is correct: Swop or Swap

How to spell Swap?

Swop is Incorrect

Swap is Correct

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Key Differences

Focus on the standard "a" as seen in ‘exchange,’ and think of "swapping apples," where "apple" also contains an "a".
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To remember "swap," recall it’s the modern and widely accepted spelling.
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Swop and Swap Definitions

Swop

Swop is an incorrect spelling of Swap.
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Swap

To replace one thing with another.
I had to swap my shift with a colleague.
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Swap

It can be a financial term meaning an exchange of interest rates between two parties.
The two firms entered into an interest rate swap.
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Sep 23, 2023

Swap

It can mean an exchange of items between two or more parties.
We made a quick swap of books.
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Sep 23, 2023
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Swap

It can refer to a trade of one commodity for another.
The companies engaged in a stock swap.
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Swap

To trade one thing for another.
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Swap

To exchange (one thing) for another.
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Swap

An exchange of one thing for another.
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Swap

A contract in which two parties agree to exchange periodic interest payments, especially when one payment is at a fixed rate and the other varies according to the performance of a reference rate, such as the prime rate.
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Swap

(transitive) To exchange or give (something) in an exchange (for something else).
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Swap

To hit, to strike.
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Swap

To beat the air, or ply the wings, with a sweeping motion or noise; to flap.
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Swap

To descend or fall; to rush hastily or violently.
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Swap

An exchange of two comparable things.
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Swap

(finance) A financial derivative in which two parties agree to exchange one stream of cashflow against another stream.
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Swap

Space available in a swap file for use as auxiliary memory.
How much swap do you need?
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Swap

(Cantab slang) A social meal at a restaurant between two university societies, usually involving drinking and banter; commonly associated with fining and pennying; equivalent to a crewdate at Oxford University.
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Swap

A blow; a stroke.
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Swap

To strike; - with off.
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Swap

To exchange (usually two things of the same kind); to swop.
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Swap

To fall or descend; to rush hastily or violently.
All suddenly she swapt adown to ground.
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Swap

To beat the air, or ply the wings, with a sweeping motion or noise; to flap.
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Swap

A blow; a stroke.
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Swap

An exchange; a barter.
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Swap

Hastily.
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Swap

An equal exchange;
We had no money so we had to live by barter
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Swap

Exchange or give (something) in exchange for
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Swap

Move (a piece of a program) into memory, in computer science
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Swap

To exchange one item for another.
They decided to swap their lunch items.
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FAQs

What is the root word of Swap?

The root word is Middle English “swappen.”
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Sep 23, 2023

Why is it called Swap?

It is called "swap" from Middle English “swappen,” meaning to strike, smite, or sweep.
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What is the pronunciation of Swap?

It is pronounced as /swɒp/.
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Which vowel is used before Swap?

The vowel "a" is used in "swap."
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What is the plural form of Swap?

The plural form is "swaps."
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Which preposition is used with Swap?

"For" is commonly used as a preposition with "swap."
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What is the verb form of Swap?

The verb form is "swap."
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Which conjunction is used with Swap?

Any conjunction can be used with "swap" depending on the sentence structure.
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Is the word Swap imperative?

It can be used in the imperative mood, e.g., "Swap your books."
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What is the singular form of Swap?

The singular form is "swap."
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Which article is used with Swap?

"A" can be used when "swap" is unspecified.
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Is Swap a negative or positive word?

"Swap" is neutral; it can be positive or negative depending on the context.
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Sep 23, 2023

Is Swap a vowel or consonant?

"Swap" is a word consisting of both vowels and consonants.
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Sep 23, 2023

Which determiner is used with Swap?

Any determiner can be used with "swap," depending on the sentence structure and meaning.
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Sep 23, 2023

What is the second form of Swap?

The second form is "swapped."
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What is the third form of Swap?

The third form is "swapped."
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Is Swap an abstract noun?

No, "swap" is not an abstract noun.
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Sep 23, 2023

Is Swap a countable noun?

Yes, when "swap" is used as a noun, it is countable.
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Is the Swap term a metaphor?

"Swap" is not inherently metaphorical but can be used metaphorically in sentences.
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Sep 23, 2023

What is a stressed syllable in Swap?

The entire word "swap" is stressed as it is a one-syllable word.
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Sep 23, 2023

What part of speech is Swap?

"Swap" can be a noun or a verb.
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Sep 23, 2023

Is Swap a noun or adjective?

"Swap" can be both a noun and a verb.
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Is Swap a collective noun?

No, "swap" is not a collective noun.
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How do we divide Swap into syllables?

"Swap" is a one-syllable word and is not divided into syllables.
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Sep 23, 2023

Is Swap an adverb?

No, "swap" is not an adverb.
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Sep 23, 2023

How many syllables are in Swap?

"Swap" has one syllable.
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What is another term for Swap?

Another term for "swap" is "exchange."
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Sep 23, 2023

What is the opposite of Swap?

The opposite of "swap" is "keep."
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Sep 23, 2023

What is the first form of Swap?

The first form is "swap."
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Sep 23, 2023

How is Swap used in a sentence?

"Swap" is used as a verb or a noun in a sentence, e.g., "They decided to swap seats," or "The swap was beneficial for both parties."
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