The difference between Interchange and Trade

When used as nouns, interchange means an act of interchanging, whereas trade means buying and selling of goods and services on a market.

When used as verbs, interchange means to switch (each of two things), whereas trade means to engage in trade.


check bellow for the other definitions of Interchange and Trade

  1. Interchange as a verb (transitive):

    to switch (each of two things)

    Examples:

    "to interchange places"

  2. Interchange as a verb (transitive):

    to mutually give and receive (something); to exchange

  3. Interchange as a verb (intransitive):

    to swap or change places

  4. Interchange as a verb (transitive):

    to alternate; to intermingle or vary

    Examples:

    "to interchange cares with pleasures"

  1. Interchange as a noun:

    An act of interchanging.

  2. Interchange as a noun:

    A highway junction in which traffic may change from one road to another without crossing a stream of traffic.

  3. Interchange as a noun (rail transport):

    A connection between two or more lines, services or modes of transport; a station at which such a connection can be made.

    Examples:

    "Holborn tube station is the only interchange between the London Underground Central and Piccadilly Lines"

  1. Trade as a noun (uncountable):

    Buying and selling of goods and services on a market.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: commerce"

  2. Trade as a noun (countable):

    A particular instance of buying or selling.

    Examples:

    "I did no trades with them once the rumors started."

    "synonyms: deabarter"

  3. Trade as a noun (countable):

    An instance of bartering items in exchange for one another.

  4. Trade as a noun (countable):

    Those who perform a particular kind of skilled work.

    Examples:

    "The skilled trades were the first to organize modern labor unions."

    "synonyms: business"

  5. Trade as a noun (countable):

    Those engaged in an industry or group of related industries.

    Examples:

    "It is not a retail showroom. It is only for the trade."

  6. Trade as a noun (countable):

    The skilled practice of a practical occupation.

    Examples:

    "He learned his trade as an [[apprentice]]."

    "synonyms: craft"

  7. Trade as a noun (countable, or, uncountable):

    An occupation in the secondary sector; as opposed to an agricultural, professional or military one.

    Examples:

    "After failing his entrance exams, he decided to go into a trade."

    "Most veterans went into trade when the war ended."

  8. Trade as a noun (uncountable, UK):

    The business given to a commercial establishment by its customers.

    Examples:

    "Even before noon there was considerable trade."

    "synonyms: patronage"

  9. Trade as a noun (mostly, in the plural):

    Steady winds blowing from east to west above and below the equator.

    Examples:

    "They rode the trades going west."

  10. Trade as a noun (only as plural):

    A publication intended for participants in an industry or related group of industries.

    Examples:

    "Rumors about layoffs are all over the trades."

  11. Trade as a noun (uncountable, LGBT, slang):

    A brief sexual encounter.

    Examples:

    "Josh picked up some trade last night."

  12. Trade as a noun (obsolete, uncountable):

    Instruments of any occupation.

  13. Trade as a noun (mining):

    Refuse or rubbish from a mine.

  14. Trade as a noun (obsolete):

    A track or trail; a way; a path; passage.

  15. Trade as a noun (obsolete):

    Course; custom; practice; occupation.

  1. Trade as a verb (intransitive):

    To engage in trade

    Examples:

    "This company trades in precious metal."

    "synonyms: deal"

  2. Trade as a verb (intransitive):

    To be traded at a certain price or under certain conditions.

  3. Trade as a verb (transitive):

    To give (something) in exchange for.

    Examples:

    "Will you trade your precious watch for my earring?"

    "synonyms: exchange swap switch"

  4. Trade as a verb (gardening, transitive, or, intransitive):

    To give someone a plant and receive a different one in return.

  5. Trade as a verb (intransitive, or, transitive):

    To do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: do business"

  6. Trade as a verb (intransitive):

    To have dealings; to be concerned or associated (with).

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