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UK//ɒn seɪl//US//ɑn seɪl//

Meaning of On sale

Available for purchase at a reduced price.

In simple words: available to buy at a lower price

On sale in a sentence

  • The shoes are currently on sale.
  • You can find great deals when items are on sale.
  • I bought this jacket because it was on sale last week.

How to use On sale

Used in retail contexts to indicate a temporary price reduction. Avoid in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a 'sale' sign with big discounts hanging in a store.

Related words

Collocations with On sale

  • go on sale
  • clearance sale
  • on sale at

Synonyms for On sale

Opposites of On sale

  • not for sale
  • sold out

Common mistakes with On sale

  • Confused with 'for sale' which means available to purchase but not necessarily at a discount.
  • Using 'on sales' incorrectly as 'sale' is uncountable in this context.

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Frequently asked questions about On sale

What does On sale mean?

available to buy at a lower price

What is the definition of On sale?

Available for purchase at a reduced price.

How do you use On sale in a sentence?

The shoes are currently on sale.

Can you give another example of On sale?

You can find great deals when items are on sale.

What are synonyms for On sale?

Common alternatives include discounted, reduced, bargain.

What is the opposite of On sale?

Opposite meanings include not for sale, sold out.

What words go with On sale?

It commonly pairs with go on sale, clearance sale, on sale at.

What are common mistakes when using On sale?

Confused with 'for sale' which means available to purchase but not necessarily at a discount. Using 'on sales' incorrectly as 'sale' is uncountable in this context.

How do you pronounce On sale?

US: //ɑn seɪl//, UK: //ɒn seɪl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use On sale?

Used in retail contexts to indicate a temporary price reduction. Avoid in formal writing.