Commute — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /kə-ˈmyüt/ com·mute

Meaning & Definition of Commute

Commute (verb)

  1. change, alter
  2. to give in exchange for another, exchange
  3. to convert (something, such as a payment) into another form

Commute (noun)

  1. an act or an instance of commuting
  2. the distance covered in commuting

Commute (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give up (something) and take something else in return

    "commuting foreign currency to domestic"

    similar: change, exchange, shift, substitute, swap, switch, trade
    related: interchange, displace, replace, supersede, cede, hand over, surrender, yield, reciprocate

Commute (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in flight, jaunt

    similar: commutation, errand, excursion, flight, hop, jaunt, junket, outing, sally, sortie, tour, expedition, journey, passage, peregrination, travel(s), trek, trip, cruise, sail, voyage, drive, ride, spin, grand tour, odyssey, pilgrimage, progress, quest, safari, hike, slog, tramp, walk, walkabout

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Commute

The most common words with a similar meaning to Commute:

change, exchange, shift, substitute, swap, switch, trade, commutation, errand, excursion, flight, hop, jaunt, junket, outing, sally, sortie, tour, expedition, journey, passage, peregrination, travel(s), trek, trip, cruise, sail, voyage, drive, ride, spin, grand tour, odyssey, pilgrimage, progress, quest, safari, hike, slog, tramp

Related Words for Commute

interchange, displace, replace, supersede, cede, hand over, surrender, yield, reciprocate

Word Forms of Commute

Inflections: commuted, commuting

Derived words: commutable (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Commute

Middle English, from Latin commutare to change, exchange, from com- + mutare to change mutable

First known use: 15th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Commute

What does "Commute" mean?

"Commute" means change, alter. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: change, alter. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Commute"?

Other words for "Commute" include change, exchange, shift, substitute, swap, switch, trade and commutation. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Commute" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Commute"?

There are 51 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Commute". Common alternatives include change, exchange, shift, substitute, swap, switch, trade, commutation, errand and excursion.

How do you use "Commute" in a sentence?

Examples of "Commute" in a sentence: "commuting foreign currency to domestic".

Is "Commute" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Commute" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Commute"?

"Commute" is pronounced /kə-ˈmyüt/ and divided into syllables as com·mute.

What is the origin of the word "Commute"?

"Commute" comes from Middle English, from Latin commutare to change, exchange, from com- + mutare to change mutable. First known use: 15th centuryt.

What is another word for "Commute" meaning "to give up (something) and take something else in return"?

When "Commute" (verb) means to give up (something) and take something else in return, synonyms include change, exchange, shift, substitute, swap and switch.