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"Swop" is an outdated and less common spelling; "swap" is the correct modern spelling, meaning to exchange one thing for another.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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Sep 23, 2023
To remember "swap," recall it’s the modern and widely accepted spelling.
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Swop and Swap Definitions
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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Sep 23, 2023
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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Apr 17, 2023
Swap
(transitive) To exchange or give (something) in an exchange (for something else).
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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
(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
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
To exchange one item for another.
They decided to swap their lunch items.
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FAQs
Why is it called Swap?
It is called "swap" from Middle English “swappen,” meaning to strike, smite, or sweep.
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Sep 23, 2023
Which preposition is used with Swap?
"For" is commonly used as a preposition with "swap."
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Sep 23, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Swap?
Any conjunction can be used with "swap" depending on the sentence structure.
Samantha Walker
Sep 23, 2023
Is the word Swap imperative?
It can be used in the imperative mood, e.g., "Swap your books."
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Sep 23, 2023
Is Swap a negative or positive word?
"Swap" is neutral; it can be positive or negative depending on the context.
Samantha Walker
Sep 23, 2023
Is Swap a vowel or consonant?
"Swap" is a word consisting of both vowels and consonants.
Samantha Walker
Sep 23, 2023
Which determiner is used with Swap?
Any determiner can be used with "swap," depending on the sentence structure and meaning.
Janet White
Sep 23, 2023
Is Swap a countable noun?
Yes, when "swap" is used as a noun, it is countable.
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Sep 23, 2023
Is the Swap term a metaphor?
"Swap" is not inherently metaphorical but can be used metaphorically in sentences.
Harlon Moss
Sep 23, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Swap?
The entire word "swap" is stressed as it is a one-syllable word.
Samantha Walker
Sep 23, 2023
How do we divide Swap into syllables?
"Swap" is a one-syllable word and is not divided into syllables.
Janet White
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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Sep 23, 2023
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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