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Sell on Meaning in English

expression

ˈsɛɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
SEL-AHN or SEL-awn
sˈɛl/ /ˈɒn
SEL-ON

Definition

To sell something that you have bought, usually soon after buying it, often for a profit.

Usage & Nuances

Common in business, sales, and informal contexts about reselling. Not the same as 'sell', which only means to dispose of something; 'sell on' emphasizes passing the item to someone else after buying it. Often used with goods, property, and online marketplaces.

Example Sentences

I bought the car and decided to sell on after a year.

basic

He likes to sell on rare books he finds at markets.

basic

We sometimes sell on old phones online.

basic

She picked up some vintage clothes to sell on for extra cash.

natural

People often sell on concert tickets if they can't go.

natural

He made a quick profit by buying laptops and selling them on.

natural