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switch

Letters that make switch

s, c, h, t, i, w are letters that make 'switch'

Words within switch

wit, itch, IT, TC, SW, WI, witch, Tc are words within 'switch'

switch is a 6 letter word ending with h
switch is a 6 letter word starting with s

14 possible definitions for 'switch'

Switch as "a basketball maneuver, two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other"

Under this definition, switch is a noun and has the following properties:

switch as a type

'switch' can be a type of basketball play.

Switch as "hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair, used by women to give shape to a coiffure"

Under this definition, switch is a noun and has the following properties:

switch as a type

'switch' can be a type of hairpiece, false hair, postiche.

Switch as "reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)"

Under this definition, switch is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

flip-flop, alternate, flip, tack, interchange have the same meaning as 'switch'

switch as a type

'switch' can be a type of change by reversal, turn, reverse.

Derivatives of switch

tack, flip-flop, turnabout, turnaround, substitution, transposition, tacking, switch, permutation, reversal, switching, shift, replacement, change of mind are derivatives of 'switch'.

Switch as "change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence"

Under this definition, switch is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

switch over, exchange have the same meaning as 'switch'

switch as a type

'switch' can be a type of change by reversal, turn, reverse.

Derivatives of switch

substitution, transposition, switch, permutation, exchange, switching, shift, commutation, replacement are derivatives of 'switch'.

Switch as "make a shift in or exchange of, then we switched""

Under this definition, switch is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

change over, shift have the same meaning as 'switch'

switch as a type

'switch' can be a type of alter, change, modify.

Types of switch

veer, back are types of 'switch'.

Derivatives of switch

shift, displacement, switch, switching are derivatives of 'switch'.

Switch as "flog with or as if with a flexible rod"

Under this definition, switch is a verb and has the following properties:

switch as a type

'switch' can be a type of flog, strap, welt, lather, trounce, slash, whip, lash.

Derivatives of switch

switcher, whipper, switch are derivatives of 'switch'.

Switch as "cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation"

Under this definition, switch is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

flip, throw have the same meaning as 'switch'

switch as a type

'switch' can be a type of operate, engage, lock, mesh.

Types of switch

switch on, turn out, turn off, cut, turn on, switch off are types of 'switch'.

Derivatives of switch

electric switch, electrical switch, switch are derivatives of 'switch'.

Example of switch used within this context

"switch on the light", "throw the lever"

Switch as "exchange or give (something) in exchange for"

Under this definition, switch is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

trade, swap, swop have the same meaning as 'switch'

switch as a type

'switch' can be a type of interchange, change, exchange.

Derivatives of switch

substitution, transposition, switch, permutation, trade, switching, shift, replacement, barter, swap, swop are derivatives of 'switch'.

Switch as "control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit"

Under this definition, switch is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

electric switch, electrical switch have the same meaning as 'switch'

switch as a type

'switch' can be a type of controller, control.

Types of switch

commutator, cutout, ignition switch, push button, selector, selector switch, three-way switch, three-point switch, time-switch, toggle, toggle switch, on-off switch, on/off switch, push, button are types of 'switch'.

Derivatives of switch

flip, switch, throw are derivatives of 'switch'.

Switch as "an event in which one thing is substituted for another"

Under this definition, switch is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

substitution, transposition, permutation, replacement have the same meaning as 'switch'

switch as a type

'switch' can be a type of fluctuation, variation.

Derivatives of switch

switch over, stand in, replace, flip-flop, alternate, flip, switch, tack, exchange, sub, fill in, trade, interchange, substitute, swap, swop are derivatives of 'switch'.

Switch as "lay aside, abandon, or leave for another"

Under this definition, switch is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

change, shift have the same meaning as 'switch'

Types of switch

channel-surf, diphthongize, diphthongise, surf, break, transition, cut, break, jump, leap, shift are types of 'switch'.

Derivatives of switch

shift, displacement, switch, switching are derivatives of 'switch'.

Verb groups of switch

convert, commute, exchange, change, change are verb groups of 'switch'.

Example of switch used within this context

"switch to a different brand of beer", "She switched psychiatrists", "The car changed lanes"

Switch as "railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections, used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock"

Under this definition, switch is a noun and has the following properties:

switch as a type

'switch' can be a type of railroad track, railroad, railway.

Switch as "a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment"

Under this definition, switch is a noun and has the following properties:

switch as a type

'switch' can be a type of instrument of punishment.

Types of switch

birch rod, cane, ferule, ratan, rattan, birch are types of 'switch'.

Derivatives of switch

switch is a derivative of switch.

Switch as "the act of changing one thing or position for another"

Under this definition, switch is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

switching, shift have the same meaning as 'switch'

switch as a type

'switch' can be a type of change.

Types of switch

switcheroo is a type of switch.

Derivatives of switch

switch over, flip-flop, alternate, flip, switch, tack, exchange, change over, shift, change, trade, swap, swop, interchange are derivatives of 'switch'.

Example of switch used within this context

"his switch on abortion cost him the election"