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.