interchangeably

American  

[in-ter-cheyn-juh-blee] / ˌɪn tərˈtʃeɪn dʒə bli /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• noninterchangeably adverb

Etymology

Origin of interchangeably

interchangeab(le) ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Can be used interchangeably with “No way,” in which the person would counter with “Way.”

From Literature

These words were often used interchangeably, but with very different meanings that inform what laws apply and how those subject to them are treated.

From Salon

No effort is made by Mr. Wilser to distinguish between the two, which appear to be used interchangeably.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC