Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb switch
3 of 6 senses of switch
Sense 3
switch, shift, change
=> break
=> surf, channel-surf
=> leap, jump
=> diphthongize
=> cut
=> break
Sense 4
switch, change over shift
=> back
Sense 5
throw, flip, switch
=> switch on turn on
=> switch off cut, turn off turn out
Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb switch
3 of 6 senses of switch
Sense 3
switch, shift, change
=> break
=> surf, channel-surf
=> leap, jump
=> diphthongize
=> break
=> cut
=> cut away
=> break
Sense 4
switch, change over shift
=> back
Sense 5
throw, flip, switch
=> switch on turn on
=> switch off cut, turn off turn out
=> kill
Entailment of verb switch
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Frequency) of verb switch
6 senses of switch
Sense 1
switch over switch, exchange
=> change by reversal, turn, reverse
Sense 2
trade swap, swop, switch
=> exchange, change, interchange
Sense 3
switch, shift, change
Sense 4
switch, change over shift
=> change, alter
Sense 5
throw, flip, switch
=> engage, mesh, lock, operate
Sense 6
interchange, switch, alternate, flip, flip-flop
=> change by reversal, turn, reverse
Familiarity of verb switch
switch used as a verb is common (polysemy count = 6)
Synonyms (Grouped by Similarity of Meaning) of verb switch
Sense 1
switch over switch, exchange
=> change by reversal, turn, reverse
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Sense 2
trade swap, swop, switch
=> exchange, change, interchange
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Sense 3
switch, shift, change
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Sense 4
switch, change over shift
=> change, alter
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Sense 5
throw, flip, switch
=> engage, mesh, lock, operate
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Sense 6
interchange, switch, alternate, flip, flip-flop
=> change by reversal, turn, reverse
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Grep of noun switch
dip switch
dual inline package switch
ignition switch
on-off switch
selector switch
switch
switch-hitter
switch-ivy
switch cane
switch engine
switch grass
switchblade
switchblade knife
switchboard
switchboard operator
switcher
switcheroo
switching
switchman
time-switch
toggle switch
Overview of noun switch
The noun switch has 7 senses (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (4) switch -- (control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit)
2. (1) substitution, permutation, transposition, replacement, switch -- (an event in which one thing is substituted for another; "the replacement of lost blood by a transfusion of donor blood")
3. switch -- (hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure)
4. switch -- (railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections; used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock)
5. switch -- (a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment)
6. switch -- (a basketball maneuver; two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other)
7. switch, switching, shift -- (the act of changing one thing or position for another; "his switch on abortion cost him the election")
Overview of verb switch
The verb switch has 6 senses (first 4 from tagged texts)
1. (5) switch over switch, exchange -- (change over change around or switch over)
2. (3) trade swap, swop, switch -- (exchange or give something in exchange for)
3. (2) switch, shift, change -- (lay aside, abandon, or leave for another; "switch to a different brand of beer"; "She switched psychiatrists"; "The car changed lanes")
4. (1) switch, change over shift -- (make a shift in or exchange of "First Joe led; then we switched")
5. throw, flip, switch -- (cause to go on or t be engaged; set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever")
6. interchange, switch, alternate, flip, flip-flop -- (reverse, as of direction or attitude)
Overview of noun switch
The noun switch has 7 senses (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (4) switch -- (control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit)
2. (1) substitution, permutation, transposition, replacement, switch -- (an event in which one thing is substituted for another; "the replacement of lost blood by a transfusion of donor blood")
3. switch -- (hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure)
4. switch -- (railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections; used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock)
5. switch -- (a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment)
6. switch -- (a basketball maneuver; two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other)
7. switch, switching, shift -- (the act of changing one thing or position for another; "his switch on abortion cost him the election")
Overview of verb switch
The verb switch has 6 senses (first 4 from tagged texts)
1. (5) switch over switch, exchange -- (change over change around or switch over)
2. (3) trade swap, swop, switch -- (exchange or give something in exchange for)
3. (2) switch, shift, change -- (lay aside, abandon, or leave for another; "switch to a different brand of beer"; "She switched psychiatrists"; "The car changed lanes")
4. (1) switch, change over shift -- (make a shift in or exchange of "First Joe led; then we switched")
5. throw, flip, switch -- (cause to go on or t be engaged; set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever")
6. interchange, switch, alternate, flip, flip-flop -- (reverse, as of direction or attitude)
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