B2verb 1K

Transfer

🇬🇧 UK /["/trænsˈfɜː(r)/","/trænsˈfɜːz/","/trænsˈfɜːd/","/trænsˈfɜːrɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/trænsˈfɜːr/","/trænsˈfɜːrz/","/trænsˈfɜːrd/","/trænsˈfɜːrɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Transfer

to move from one place to another; to move something/somebody from one place to another

In simple words: To move something from one place to another.

Transfer in a sentence

• Please transfer the money to my account by Friday.
• You can transfer your files from the old computer to the new one using a USB drive.
• He decided to transfer to a different university for a better program.
• The patient had to be transferred to a specialist for further treatment.
• If you want to transfer your membership to another person, you need to fill out a form.

How to use Transfer

Used in contexts like banking, shipping, or education. Not typically used in very informal settings. Avoid in poetic or highly emotional discussions.

Grammar pattern

transfer + object

Memory hint

Think of 'trans' as in transport, moving across 'far'.

Related words

Collocations with Transfer

• carefully
• directly
• easily
• across
• between
• from
• carefully
• directly
• easily
• across
• between
• from
• carefully
• directly
• easily
• across
• between
• from
• carefully
• directly
• easily
• across
• between
• from
• carefully
• directly
• easily
• across
• between
• from
• carefully
• directly
• easily
• across
• between
• from
• carefully
• directly
• easily
• across
• between
• from

Synonyms for Transfer

• sign over

Opposites of Transfer

• retain
• keep

Common mistakes with Transfer

• Confusing 'transfer' with 'transform'
• Using 'transfer' as a noun without context (it should be clear what is being transferred)
• 'Transfer' is sometimes incorrectly spelled as 'transfar'

Frequently asked questions about Transfer

What does Transfer mean?

To move something from one place to another.

What is the definition of Transfer?

to move from one place to another; to move something/somebody from one place to another

How do you use Transfer in a sentence?

Please transfer the money to my account by Friday.

Can you give another example of Transfer?

You can transfer your files from the old computer to the new one using a USB drive.

What are synonyms for Transfer?

Common alternatives include sign over.

What is the opposite of Transfer?

Opposite meanings include retain, keep.

What words go with Transfer?

It commonly pairs with carefully, directly, easily, across, between, from, carefully, directly, easily, across, between, from, carefully, directly, easily, across, between, from, carefully, directly, easily, across, between, from, carefully, directly, easily, across, between, from, carefully, directly, easily, across, between, from, carefully, directly, easily, across, between, from.

What are common mistakes when using Transfer?

Confusing 'transfer' with 'transform' Using 'transfer' as a noun without context (it should be clear what is being transferred) 'Transfer' is sometimes incorrectly spelled as 'transfar'

How do you pronounce Transfer?

US: /["/trænsˈfɜːr/","/trænsˈfɜːrz/","/trænsˈfɜːrd/","/trænsˈfɜːrɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/trænsˈfɜː(r)/","/trænsˈfɜːz/","/trænsˈfɜːd/","/trænsˈfɜːrɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Transfer?

Used in contexts like banking, shipping, or education. Not typically used in very informal settings. Avoid in poetic or highly emotional discussions.

What CEFR level is Transfer?

"Transfer" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.