switch
14 points
English
6 letters
Very common
Commonness #2,063
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
noun
control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/swˈɪtʃ/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural switches
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
an event in which one thing is substituted for another
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence” wn-def
- “control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit” wn-def
- “In 2014, over 6 million General Motors vehicles were recalled due to what critical flaw” otdb
- “To shift to another circuit.” web-def
- “To walk with a jerk.” web-def
Anagrams
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