sold
word · lemma: sell
Definition
Past tense and past participle of 'sell'. It means something was given to someone in exchange for money, and it can also describe tickets, products, or seats that are no longer available because people bought them.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in passive forms: 'was sold', 'is sold here', 'sold online'. 'Sold out' is a fixed expression meaning completely unavailable because everything was bought. Don't confuse 'sold' with 'sale': 'sold' is a verb form/adjective, while 'sale' is a noun.
Example Sentences
My bike was sold last week.
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These shoes are sold in many stores.
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All the tickets are sold already.
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That house sold faster than anyone expected.
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I tried to get concert seats, but they were sold out in minutes.
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The company was sold to a bigger group last year.
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