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trans·fer

transfer

 
 
parts of speech:
verb, noun
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part of speech: verb
pronunciation: traens fr [or] traens fuhr
inflections: transfers, transferring, transferred
definition 1: to move or carry from one person or place to another.
We transferred our money to our new bank when we moved.
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synonyms:
convey, transport
similar words:
move, send, shift, take, transmit
definition 2: to move from one place or situation to another.
He transferred to New York University from another school last year.
synonyms:
move
similar words:
shift, switch
definition 3: to change from one bus or train to another.
In order to get home, I had to transfer at Central Station.
similar words:
switch
 
part of speech: noun
pronunciation: traens fr
definition: the act of moving something from one person or place to another.
The transfer of the star player to another team disappointed fans.
similar words:
move, transmission, transport, transportation
derivations: transferable (transferrable) (adj.), transferability (n.)
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