commerce

Meanings

• noun

  The buying and selling of goods and services.

  - "The town's commerce thrived during the summer tourist season."
  - "She made a good living in commerce."
  - "The company's commerce with other countries was affected by tariffs."

• noun

  A business or trading transaction.

  - "They had a successful commerce with the neighboring village."
  - "Their commerce with the enemy was forbidden by the treaty."

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Pronunciation

1. /kɒˈmɜːs/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈkɑm.ɚs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

communication , communion , dealings , interchange , intercourse , trade , traffic

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with commerce
commerce , diapers , apples , asparagus , banners , champagne , candles , dancers , farmers , gardens , harvesters , jamestown , kangaroo , leapers , mangers , nappers , opera , papers , quarrels , rangers , sellers , tanners , villagers , wagers , warriors , xerox , yellers , zappers

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Variants

List of all variants of commerce that leads to same result
commerce , commerces , commerced , commercing , chamber of commerce , e-commerce , e-commerces , m-commerce , hors commerce

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Etymology

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From Old French 'commercer,' from 'communis,' common, because it involved exchanging goods in a common market.

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Trivia

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1. Commerce was one of the earliest professions, with evidence of trade dating back to ancient civilizations.

2. The word 'commerce' comes from the Latin word 'communis,' meaning common.

3. The term 'free trade' refers to commerce between countries without tariffs or other restrictions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Economics: The study of commerce and its effects on society and individuals.

2. Trade: The exchange of goods and services between countries or regions.

3. Marketing: The promotion and sale of goods and services.

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Culture

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Commerce has been a significant part of human history, from ancient civilizations to modern times. It has been depicted in literature, art, music, and film, often representing the pursuit of wealth, power, and the human condition. For example, in 'The Merchant of Venice' by Shakespeare, commerce is portrayed as a double-edged sword, bringing both prosperity and destruction.

How to Memorize "commerce"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bustling marketplace with people buying and selling goods. Visualize the exchange of money for goods and services.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'commerce' with the image of a cash register or a business transaction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Come and buy' to remember the word 'commerce'.

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