Cool MateMeaning of Sold
In simple words: To give something to someone in exchange for money.
Sold in a sentence
- They sold their old car last month.
- The tickets were sold out within hours.
- She sold her paintings at the local fair.
- The company sold over a million units last year.
- He sold his soul to the devil in the story.
- Those shoes were sold to a famous celebrity.
How to use Sold
Used in commerce and transactions. Avoid using with very informal contexts unless referring to sold-out items.
Grammar pattern
sold + object + (to + recipient)
Memory hint
Think of a 'SOLD' sign on a house, indicating it has been exchanged for money.
Related words
Collocations with Sold
- sold out
- sold for
- sold the rights
- sold a property
Synonyms for Sold
- exchanged
- transacted
- traded
- bartered
Opposites of Sold
Common mistakes with Sold
- Confused with 'sale' - 'sold' refers to the action, while 'sale' is the event.
- Incorrect verb form - learners might say 'sells' instead of 'sold' for past tense.
- Using 'sold' with non-count nouns incorrectly - it should be 'sold a book' not 'sold books'.
Sold appears in
Sold in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مباع
أن تعطي شيئًا لشخص مقابل المال.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বিক্রি হয়ে গেছে
টাকার বিনিময়ে কাউকে কিছু দেওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Verkauft
Jemandem etwas gegen Geld geben.
- SpanishEspañol
Vendido
Dar algo a alguien a cambio de dinero.
- Persianفارسی
فروخته شده
دادن چیزی به کسی در ازای پول.
- FrenchFrançais
Vendu
Donner quelque chose à quelqu'un en échange d'argent.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बिका हुआ
पैसे के बदले किसी को कुछ देना।
- ItalianItaliano
Venduto
Dare qualcosa a qualcuno in cambio di denaro.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Vendido
Dar algo a alguém em troca de dinheiro.
- RussianРусский
Продано
Отдать что-то кому-то в обмен на деньги.
- Urduاردو
بیع کیا گیا، فروخت کیا گیا
کسی چیز کے بدلے پیسے دے کر کسی اور کو دینا۔
- Chinese中文
卖了
把东西给别人换钱。
More words like Sold
- HeyA1
used to attract somebody’s attention or to express interest, surprise or anger
- I don't know the right words
A phrase indicating uncertainty in expressing thoughts or feelings verbally.
- Told
Gave information or communicated something to someone in the past.
- Doesn't matter
An expression meaning something is not important.
- Doesn't matter now
This phrase indicates that something is no longer of concern or importance.
- Rust
A reddish-brown coating that forms on iron or steel due to oxidation.
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Frequently asked questions about Sold
What does Sold mean?
To give something to someone in exchange for money.
What is the definition of Sold?
Past tense of sell, meaning to exchange something for money.
How do you use Sold in a sentence?
They sold their old car last month.
Can you give another example of Sold?
The tickets were sold out within hours.
What are synonyms for Sold?
Common alternatives include exchanged, transacted, traded, bartered.
What is the opposite of Sold?
Opposite meanings include bought.
What words go with Sold?
It commonly pairs with sold out, sold for, sold the rights, sold a property.
What are common mistakes when using Sold?
Confused with 'sale' - 'sold' refers to the action, while 'sale' is the event. Incorrect verb form - learners might say 'sells' instead of 'sold' for past tense. Using 'sold' with non-count nouns incorrectly - it should be 'sold a book' not 'sold books'.
How do you pronounce Sold?
US: //soʊld//, UK: //səʊld//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Sold?
Used in commerce and transactions. Avoid using with very informal contexts unless referring to sold-out items.