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Moderateswitch
The correct spelling is switch.
How to pronounce switch
/swɪtʃ/
nounIPA: /swɪtʃ/
Say it like: Swi-ch
The correct spelling is switch. A bundle of thin sticks, typically made of wood, sometimes bond in such a way that binding can be moved so that it varies the tightness of the binding. For example: "Use the /b switch to specify black-and-white printing."
Usage Examples
“Use the /b switch to specify black-and-white printing.”
“2004, "Curt", Can I use IF statements, and still use switches? (on newsgroup microsoft.public.word.mailmerge.fields)”
“I want to switch this red dress for a green one.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A bundle of thin sticks, typically made of wood, sometimes bond in such a way that binding can be moved so that it varies the tightness of the binding.
- 2.A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow.
- 3.A change or exchange.
- 4.A movable section of railroad track which allows the train to be directed down one of two destination tracks; (set of) points.
- 5.A slender woody plant stem used as a whip; a thin, flexible rod, associated with corporal punishment in the United States.
verb
- 1.To exchange.
- 2.To change (something) to the specified state using a switch.
- 3.To whip or hit with a switch.
- 4.To change places, tasks, etc.
- 5.To get angry suddenly; to quickly or unreasonably become enraged.
adjective
- 1.Pertaining to riding with the front and back feet swapped round compared to one's normal position.
- 2.Pertaining to skiing backwards.
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