interchangeably

[in-ter-cheyn-juh-blee]

adverb

1. in a way that allows swapping or exchanging one for the other; in place of each other or in place of something else (sometimes followed bywith ).

   The website confirms that this product can be used interchangeably with other similar products.

   “The left,” “progressives,” “Democrats,” and “liberals” are all terms that are sometimes used interchangeably, though I don't think they should be.

Other Word Forms

• noninterchangeably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of interchangeably¹

interchangeab(le) ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

In its reporting, The Times used “residential structure” and “home” interchangeably.

From Los Angeles Times

Department of Justice as unconstitutional racial gerrymanders, a charge Texas Republicans have interchangeably denied in court and cited as the basis for pursuing mid-decade redistricting.

From Salon

She denied the couple were "hiding behind pseudonyms" and said their friends use "Sal and Tim interchangeably with Ray and Moth".

From BBC

The term "white nationalist" is often used interchangeably with "white supremacist," but it has a specific meaning.

From Salon

These days, the terms are used interchangeably—or, let’s be real, some people just call mayo aioli because they like how it sounds.

From Salon