I. verb
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
swap meet
swap stories (= tell each other stories )
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They swapped stories and shared their experiences.
Wife Swap
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
year
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The benchmark 5-#year sterling swap spread fell 4 basis points to 36 basis points.
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The benchmark five-#year deutsche mark swap spread fell 1 basis point to 45 basis points.
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The benchmark 5-\#year sterling swap spread was unchanged at 34 basis points.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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I'm trying to sell my bike, or swap it for a slightly bigger one.
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Jacky had the book I wanted, but wasn't willing to swap .
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Taylor offered to swap jobs with me.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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The reduction in scrolling and window swapping has made the whole computer feel better and more relaxing to use.
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Then the cards were swapped around and everyone started again.
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There's no point swapping one 24-hour a day, seven days a week job for another.
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You have to collect old papers and find the special places where they swap them in return for new toilet paper.
II. noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
deal
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It's reported the ticket swap deal has personally cost Prince up to four hundred and fifty thousand pounds.
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Volvo in huge asset swap deal .
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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a swap of arms for hostages
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If you are unable to sell your house, it is sometimes possible to arrange a swap .
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Only child Adele wrote after reading about a local teenager who died waiting for a swap op.
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The cost of a swap may also be varied.
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There are also likely to be provisions against losses on swap deals with local councils, which may be over £50million.