A1verb 1K

Sell

🇬🇧 UK /["/sel/","/selz/","/səʊld/","/ˈselɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/sel/","/selz/","/səʊld/","/ˈselɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Sell

to give something to somebody in exchange for money

In simple words: to give something to someone in exchange for money

Sell in a sentence

• I want to sell my old bike to buy a new one.
• The shop will sell fresh fruits and vegetables.
• He decided to sell his artwork at the market.
• They sell tickets for the concert online.
• She will sell her old clothes at the garage sale this weekend.

How to use Sell

Typically used in business contexts. Avoid using in informal settings unless referring to casual transactions. 'Sell' is not suitable for non-physical items unless specified, e.g., 'sell ideas.'

Grammar pattern

sell + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'cell' where you 'sell' items – imagine a shop in a cell.

Related words

Collocations with Sell

• cheaply
• be able to
• can
• want to
• at
• for
• to
• sell something at a discount
• sell something at a loss
• sell something at a premium
• cheaply
• be able to
• can
• want to
• at
• for
• to
• sell something at a discount
• sell something at a loss
• sell something at a premium
• cheaply
• be able to
• can
• want to
• at
• for
• to
• sell something at a discount
• sell something at a loss
• sell something at a premium

Synonyms for Sell

• prostitute
• betray

Opposites of Sell

• buy
• purchase

Common mistakes with Sell

• Confusing 'sell' with 'sale' (selling vs. the act of selling)
• Using 'sell' without an object (need to specify what is being sold)
• Incorrectly saying 'selled' instead of 'sold' as the past tense

Frequently asked questions about Sell

What does Sell mean?

to give something to someone in exchange for money

What is the definition of Sell?

to give something to somebody in exchange for money

How do you use Sell in a sentence?

I want to sell my old bike to buy a new one.

Can you give another example of Sell?

The shop will sell fresh fruits and vegetables.

What are synonyms for Sell?

Common alternatives include prostitute, betray.

What is the opposite of Sell?

Opposite meanings include buy, purchase.

What words go with Sell?

It commonly pairs with cheaply, be able to, can, want to, at, for, to, sell something at a discount, sell something at a loss, sell something at a premium, cheaply, be able to, can, want to, at, for, to, sell something at a discount, sell something at a loss, sell something at a premium, cheaply, be able to, can, want to, at, for, to, sell something at a discount, sell something at a loss, sell something at a premium.

What are common mistakes when using Sell?

Confusing 'sell' with 'sale' (selling vs. the act of selling) Using 'sell' without an object (need to specify what is being sold) Incorrectly saying 'selled' instead of 'sold' as the past tense

How do you pronounce Sell?

US: /["/sel/","/selz/","/səʊld/","/ˈselɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/sel/","/selz/","/səʊld/","/ˈselɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Sell?

Typically used in business contexts. Avoid using in informal settings unless referring to casual transactions. 'Sell' is not suitable for non-physical items unless specified, e.g., 'sell ideas.'

What CEFR level is Sell?

"Sell" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.