sells
word · lemma: sell
/ˈsɛɫz/
selz
/sˈɛlz/
selz
Definition
To give something to someone in exchange for money. It can also mean that a product is bought quickly or successfully in the market.
Usage & Nuances
As a verb, 'sell' is the base form and 'sells' is the third-person singular form: 'She sells books.' Common patterns: 'sell cars', 'sell online', 'sell well', and 'sell out'. Don't confuse it with 'buy', which is the opposite.
Spanish: vendePortuguese (BR): vendePortuguese (PT): vendeChinese (Simplified): 卖Chinese (Traditional): 賣Hindi: बेचता है - बेचती हैArabic: يبيعBengali: বিক্রি করেRussian: продаётJapanese: 売っているVietnamese: bánKorean: 판다Turkish: satarUrdu: بیچتا ہےIndonesian: menjual
Example Sentences
My aunt sells fruit at the market.
basic
This store sells cheap shoes.
basic
Her new book sells very well.
basic
He sells himself really well in interviews.
natural
She sells her clothes online when she needs extra cash.
natural
Nothing sells faster than a good idea with the right timing.
natural