sell

verb

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : sell
  • simple present, singular, third person : sells
  • simple past : sold
  • present participle : selling
  • past participle : sold

Senses

  • give something in exchange for money
  • to be sold
  • This old stock will never sell.

    The corn sold for a good price.

  • To promote a product or service
  • To promote a viewpoint
  • My boss is very old-fashioned and I'm having a lot of trouble selling the idea of working at home occasionally.

  • To betray for money.
  • To trick, cheat, or manipulate someone
  • To pretend that an opponent's blows or maneuvers are causing legitimate injury; to act.

Examples (not attached to a Sense)

    I'll sell you all three for a hundred dollars.

    Sorry, I'm not prepared to sell.

sell

noun

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : sell
  • plural : sells

Senses