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bar·ter
 barter
- pronunciation:
- bar
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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
bartered, bartering, barters |
| definition 1: |
to trade services or things for other services or things without using money.
Neither of them had any money, so they agreed to barter.- similar words:
- bargain, deal, exchange
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| definition 2: |
to trade or exchange without the use of money.
Jack bartered his only cow for a handful of beans.- synonyms:
- swap
- similar words:
- bargain, exchange, trade
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| related words: |
market, switch |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the act or practice of trading goods or services without using money.
This barter gave us both what we wanted.- similar words:
- exchange, trade
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| related words: |
commerce |
| derivation: |
barterer (n.) |
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