transfer
Meaning
To transfer means to move something from one place, person, or situation to another, often involving a change of ownership or location.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "transfer" with "translate," as they have different meanings.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
decided
to
transfer
the
potted
plants
from
the
small
balcony
to
the
backyard
because
they
needed
more
sun
.
She
packed
each
pot
carefully
and
carried
them
one
by
one
so
none
of
the
soil
spilled
.
By
the
time
she
finished
,
the
garden
looked
brighter
and
the
plants
already
seemed
healthier
.
She
planned
to
water
them
every
morning
while
they
settled
into
their
new
place
.
The
whole
process
took
an
hour
,
but
she
felt
happy
with
the
result
.
Common Phrases
transfer funds
transfer data
transfer knowledge
Synonyms
Related Words
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