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sell

sell

 
 
pronunciation:
sel
phrases:
sell out
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part of speech: verb
inflections: sells, selling, sold
definition 1: to give something to someone in exchange for money.
Robert decided to sell his television.
 
similar words:
exchange, trade
definition 2: to offer for sale.
The supermarket sells many kinds of fruit.
synonyms:
carry, vend
similar words:
furnish, handle, negotiate, push, supply, trade, unload
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phrase: sell out
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Are you looking for the word cell? Sell and cell sound alike but have different meanings.
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  • seller:
    a person who sells something.
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