Basic Details
Word: Sell
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To give something to someone in exchange for money.
Synonyms: Trade, exchange, market
Antonyms: Buy, purchase
Idioms and Phrases
- Sell like hotcakes: Refers to something that sells very quickly. Example: "The new video game is selling like hotcakes; stores can't keep it in stock."
- Sell out: To sell all of something completely. Example: "The concert tickets sold out in just a few minutes."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I decided to sell my old bicycle at the market to earn some extra money.
Example 2: Our school is organising a bake sale to sell homemade treats and raise funds.
Example 3: She worked hard to sell her artwork during the exhibition and was pleased with the interest it received.
Fun Fact
Did you know the word "sell" comes from the Old English word "sellan," which means "to give" or "to deliver"? This shows that selling has been a part of human trade for centuries!
Famous Quote
"The greatest service which can be rendered to any country is to add a useful plant to its agriculture." Thomas Jefferson (This reflects the idea of 'selling' as a service in farming and trade.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sell" mean?
a) To give something for free
b) To receive money for something
c) To hold onto something
d) To break something
Answer: b) To receive money for something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sell"?
a) Buy
b) Trade
c) Keep
d) Hold
Answer: b) Trade
3. Which word is an antonym of "sell"?
a) Trade
b) Bargain
c) Purchase
d) Offer
Answer: c) Purchase
4. Which sentence uses "sell" correctly?
a) I want to sell my old toys and donate the money.
b) She will sell her homework tomorrow.
c) The cat tried to sell the mouse.
d) They sell a raincoat in the garden.
Answer: a) I want to sell my old toys and donate the money.
5. What does "sell like hotcakes" mean?
a) To sell slowly
b) To sell quickly and in high demand
c) To sell at a high price
d) To sell poorly
Answer: b) To sell quickly and in high demand
