Top synonyms for “transfer”: carry-over, change, channel, channelise, channelize, conveyance, reassign, remove, and 11 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)the act of transfering something from one form to another“the transfer of the music from record to tape suppressed much of the background noise”
- (noun)the act of moving something from one location to another
- (noun)transferring ownership
- (noun)application of a skill learned in one situation to a different but similar situation
- (noun)a ticket that allows a passenger to change conveyances
- (noun)someone who transfers or is transferred from one position to another“the best student was a transfer from LSU”
- (verb)transfer from one place or period to another“The ancient Greek story was transplanted into Modern America”
- (verb)send from one person or place to another“transmit a message”
- (verb)lift and reset in another soil or situation“Transplant the young rice plants”
- (verb)move around“transfer the packet from his trouser pockets to a pocket in his jacket”
- (verb)shift the position or location of, as for business, legal, educational, or military purposes“He removed his children to the countryside”
- (verb)change from one vehicle or transportation line to another“She changed in Chicago on her way to the East coast”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "transfer"?
Common synonyms for "transfer" include carry-over, change, channel, channelise, channelize, conveyance. Our thesaurus lists 19 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "transfer" mean?
the act of transfering something from one form to another Example: "the transfer of the music from record to tape suppressed much of the background noise"
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