Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

change hands

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.01 in modern English

Syllables
change hands
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To become the property of someone else; to be bought or sold.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

changes hands (present, singular) changing hands (participle, present) changed hands (participle, past) changed hands (past)

Phrases

change hand

Frequently Paired Words

change hand

Synonyms

trade hands change owners

Questions

What does change hands mean?
To become the property of someone else; to be bought or sold.

How to pronounce change hands

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