Cool MateMeaning of Commerce
trade, especially between countries; the buying and selling of goods and services
In simple words: Buying and selling goods and services.
Commerce in a sentence
- Leaders of industry and commerce met at the summit in Paris.
- She has little experience of the world of commerce.
- The marketplace was where commerce was traditionally carried on.
- The marketplace was where merchants engaged in commerce.
- commerce between China and Africa
- the development of commerce with Asia
How to use Commerce
Used in business contexts, often when discussing trade or economic activities. It may sound too formal in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
commerce + (noun) | commerce between + (nouns)
Memory hint
Think of 'com' as in 'together' and 'merce' as in 'market' - commerce brings markets together.
Related words
Collocations with Commerce
- foreign
- global
- international
- engage in
- regulate
- affect
- commerce between
- commerce with
- a chamber of commerce
- the world of commerce
Synonyms for Commerce
Opposites of Commerce
- stagnation
- idleness
Common mistakes with Commerce
- Confusing with 'commercial', which relates to business but not specifically to buying/selling.
- Misusing in informal contexts where simpler terms like 'trade' or 'business' are more appropriate.
Commerce appears in
Commerce in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تجارة
بيع وشراء السلع والخدمات.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বাণিজ্য
পণ্য ও পরিষেবার কেনাবেচা।
- GermanDeutsch
Handel, Kommerz
Waren und Dienstleistungen kaufen und verkaufen.
- SpanishEspañol
Comercio
Comprar y vender bienes y servicios.
- Persianفارسی
تجارت
خرید و فروش کالاها و خدمات.
- FrenchFrançais
Commerce
L'achat et la vente de biens et services.
- Hindiहिन्दी
वाणिज्य
वस्तुओं और सेवाओं की खरीद और बिक्री।
- ItalianItaliano
Commercio
Comprare e vendere cose.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Comércio
Comprar e vender coisas.
- RussianРусский
Торговля
Покупка и продажа товаров и услуг.
- Urduاردو
تجارت، سوداگری
اشیاء اور خدمات کی خرید و فروخت۔
- Chinese中文
商业, 贸易
买卖东西。
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Frequently asked questions about Commerce
What does Commerce mean?
Buying and selling goods and services.
What is the definition of Commerce?
trade, especially between countries; the buying and selling of goods and services
How do you use Commerce in a sentence?
Leaders of industry and commerce met at the summit in Paris.
Can you give another example of Commerce?
She has little experience of the world of commerce.
What are synonyms for Commerce?
Common alternatives include trade, business, commerce, market, transaction.
What is the opposite of Commerce?
Opposite meanings include stagnation, idleness.
What words go with Commerce?
It commonly pairs with foreign, global, international, engage in, regulate, affect, commerce between, commerce with, a chamber of commerce, the world of commerce.
What are common mistakes when using Commerce?
Confusing with 'commercial', which relates to business but not specifically to buying/selling. Misusing in informal contexts where simpler terms like 'trade' or 'business' are more appropriate.
How do you pronounce Commerce?
US: /["/ˈkɑːmɜːrs/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkɒmɜːs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Commerce?
Used in business contexts, often when discussing trade or economic activities. It may sound too formal in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Commerce?
"Commerce" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.