Meaning & Definition of word "Sell"

Sell

/sɛl/

verb:

  • 1. To give or hand over (something) in exchange for money.
    • Example: I plan to sell my old car next week.
  • 2. To persuade someone to accept or believe in something.
    • Example: The salesman tried to sell me on the benefits of the new model.
  • 3. To promote or market (a product or service).
    • Example: The company is looking for new ways to sell its products online.
  • 4. To be sold for a specified price.
    • Example: The house sold for a million dollars.
  • 5. To sacrifice or betray (someone or something) for personal gain.
    • Example: He felt that he would sell his soul if he took that deal.

Etymology

Old English 'sellan' meaning to give, surrender.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sell like hotcakes:

To sell very quickly and easily.

sell someone a bill of goods:

To deceive someone, especially into buying something.

sell out:

To sell all available items, or to betray principles for personal gain.

Related Words

seller:

A person or business that sells something.

sales:

The exchange of goods or services for money.

salesman:

A person whose job is to sell products or services.

Slang Meanings of sell

Meaning: To sell drugs

Example Sentence: He got arrested for selling.

Meaning: To provide unclear or dishonest information

Example Sentence: They tried to sell me a line of crap.