sell

[US]/sel/
[UK]/sel/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. & vi. to exchange (something) for money or other goods
vt. to distribute or offer for sale
n. the exchange of goods for money or other goods

Phrases & Collocations

sell out

sell online

sell in bulk

sell oneself

sell well

sell for

sell at

sell off

offer to sell

sell yourself

hard sell

sell up

soft sell

sell on credit

Example Sentences

They sell it by the pound.

The gig is a sell-out.

sell at a fancy price

a licence to sell spirits

sell sth. at a profit

sell sth. at a sacrifice

sell sth. at a bargain

to sell the homestead

They sell new and secondhand computers.

the game is sure to be a sell-out.

The shop sells games.

an exclusive right to sell sth.

sell sth. at a low figure

sell an idea to the public

panic selling of securities.

The partners sell textiles.

sell one's soul to the devil.

an item that sells well.

Real-world Examples

Girl be selling sunshine. Girl be selling sunshine. Looking so fine.

Source: We Bare Bears

How much are you selling it for?

Source: Everyday English Situational Speaking

A jerrican's worth sells for about $8.

Source: This month VOA Special English

From selling transportation to selling a vacation.

Source: Vox opinion

What kinds of supplies do you sell?

Source: Airborne English: Everyone speaks English.

Sadly, his tickets had just sold out.

Source: Before I Met You Selected

Banks are not startups selling a growth story.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Every president sells an image -- patriot, dealmaker, groundbreaker.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

" Our inventory has been sold out through July."

Source: VOA Special English: World

Millions of copies are still sold every year.

Source: World Holidays

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