Synonyms for

Switched

Verb / swɪtʃt / Another word for switched — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Changed from one thing to another; moved or shifted from one position to another.

Synonyms & similar words

alternate swop shift tack flipflop changeover throw exchange flip trade interchange switch change switchover swap changed shifted swapped transferred converted flipped reversed exchanged traded alternated replaced substituted turned modified adjusted adapted transformed mutated evolved metamorphosed

Synonyms by register

Formal

altered modified changed transformed

Informal

swapped changed over flipped traded

Literary

transmuted metamorphosed recast

Antonyms

maintained continued persisted remained kept held

Common collocations

  • switched on
  • switched off
  • switched channels
  • switched sides
  • switched gears
  • switched to
  • switched places

Word family

noun switch
verb switch
adjective switchable

Usage note

The verb 'switched' often implies a change from one state, position, or option to another. It can be used both literally (e.g., switching a light on) and figuratively (e.g., switching careers).

Example sentences

  1. I switched the TV channel to watch cartoons.
  2. She switched her shoes for sandals.
  3. He switched his major from engineering to business.
  4. The teacher switched the seating arrangement in the classroom.
  5. The weather switched from sunny to rainy.

Quotes

  • I switched from my old phone to a new one.
  • Sometimes, you need to switch things up to keep them interesting.
  • You can't switch off creativity like a light bulb.

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