Alternative meanings of "swap" include to exchange, trade, substitute, or switch one item for another. It implies a mutual, often informal, transfer of ownership or positions (e.g., swapping seats or swapping shifts). In finance, it refers to replacing one financial instrument or debt for another.
Another interesting alternative is "switch." This word feels more casual, almost playful—it suggests a quick change rather than a formal transaction. Think about those moments when friends switch seats at dinner or kids trading snacks during lunch breaks; it embodies spontaneity and fun.
A swap is a derivative contract in which two parties exchange the cash flows or liabilities of different financial instruments. Interest rate swaps are the most common type of swaps, often involving a fixed interest rate and a variable interest rate.
Types of swaps. The generic types of swaps, in order of their quantitative importance, are: interest rate swaps, basis swaps, currency swaps, inflation swaps, credit default swaps, commodity swaps and equity swaps.
a form of group sex in which two or more couples mutually agree to exchange partners or spouses for the purpose of sexual intercourse. The practice may also include watching one's partner participate in sexual intercourse with another person's partner. Also called mate swapping; wife swapping.
A sector-based work academy programme (SWAP) gives jobseekers who are 16 and over, and claiming benefits, the opportunity to apply for jobs. This programme can last up to 6 weeks and includes: pre-employment training, matched to your business sector and delivered by you or a local training provider.
As a verb, "alternate" (the last syllable rhymes with "late") means to happen by turns, to take turns, or to exchange places. As a noun, alternate (the last syllable rhymes with "net") refers to a substitute—someone who is prepared to take the place of someone else.
Similar words, or synonyms, are words with the same or nearly the same meaning (e.g., happy/joyful, big/large), while related words can also include homonyms (same spelling/sound, different meaning like coarse/course) or homophones (same sound, different spelling/meaning), all helping to expand vocabulary and improve writing clarity. To find them, use a thesaurus for direct synonyms (like "alike," "comparable") or explore related terms in a dictionary.
The 2-2-2 rule for couples is a relationship guideline suggesting you go on a date night every 2 weeks, take a weekend getaway every 2 months, and plan a week-long vacation every 2 years, designed to ensure regular quality time, connection, and fun to keep the relationship fresh and strong. It's a flexible framework to prioritize your partnership by scheduling dedicated moments away from daily stress and distractions, fostering intimacy and shared experiences.
Swinging, sometimes called wife swapping, husband swapping or partner swapping, is #SexualActivity in which both singles and partners in a committed relationship engage in such activities with others as a recreational or social activity.
Others see swinging as a way to act out sexual fantasies that don't fit neatly within their existing relationship, whilst others still feel that the shared secret brings them closer. Couples also report a mismatch in libido and sexual problems as reasons they participate in swinging.
A swap is an agreement for a financial exchange in which one of the two parties promises to make, with an established frequency, a series of payments, in exchange for receiving another set of payments from the other party.
Remember, swaps can either be positive (you earn money) or negative (you pay money), depending on which currency has the higher interest rate and whether you're buying or selling the currency with the higher interest rate.
SWAPS is a clever acronym for “Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere.” SWAPS are small tokens or keepsakes that Girl Scouts (and adults) trade with other Girl Scouts that serve as a reminder of a memory or special event.
