Synonyms for
Switches
Definition
Switches is the plural form of switch. A switch is a device that can turn something on or off, or change the direction of something.
Synonyms & similar words
swap
swop
changeover
electricswitch
alternate
flipflop
transposition
switchover
permutation
change
flip
substitution
electricalswitch
exchange
throw
tack
trade
switching
switch
interchange
replacement
shift
toggle
shift
change
flip
exchange
swap
alternate
vary
replace
substitute
turn
transmute
modify
transform
convert
adjust
adapt
divert
displace
transpose
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- switch on
- switch off
- switch to
- switch sides
- switch places
- switch channels
- switch gears
- switch out
Word family
Usage note
The verb 'switches' often implies a change from one state or option to another. It can be used both literally (e.g., switching a light) and figuratively (e.g., switching jobs).
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Example sentences
- He switches his phone to silent mode during class.
- She switches her shoes when going from work to the gym.
- The train switches tracks at the junction.
- The light switches on when it gets dark.
- He switches between playing the guitar and singing.
Quotes
"If you want to change the world, change the metaphor." - Joseph Campbell
"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future." - John F. Kennedy
"Change your thoughts and you change your world." - Norman Vincent Peale