selling

Meanings

• verb

  The act of selling goods, services, or real estate.

  - "He makes a living by selling cars."
  - "The store was busy with people selling their old items."
  - "The real estate agent helped us sell our house quickly."

• noun

  The business activity of buying and selling.

  - "The stock market is a major sector of selling."
  - "The company's selling strategies were successful."
  - "The art of selling is an essential skill for entrepreneurs."

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Antonyms

buy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with selling
helling , telling , wellbeing , swelling

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. seling (English) :
   

2. sealing (English) : The act of making something secure or airtight by applying a seal.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of selling that leads to same result
sell , sell down the river , sell short , sellable , selling , selling down the river , selling short , sells , sells down the river , sells short , sold , sold down the river , sold short , selling climax , selling climaxes , selling-plater , selling-platers , selling point , selling race , selling races , selling price , tax selling , tax sellings , best seller , best sellers , best-sellerdom , best-sellerdoms , best-selling , bestseller , bestsellers , bill of goods , bills of goods , sell a bill of goods , sell a bill of goods to , selling a bill of goods , selling a bill of goods to , sells a bill of goods , sells a bill of goods to , sold a bill of goods , sold a bill of goods to , cross-sell , cross-selling , cross-sells , cross-sold

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

sells, selling, sold, seller, sellable, selling price, selling point, selling out

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English selan 'to sell'. Related to sellan 'to give, bestow'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the world's largest retailer, Walmart, started as a small discount store in Arkansas?

2. The term 'grandfather clause' originated from a selling tactic used in the late 1800s to sell insurance policies to older people.

3. In ancient Rome, merchants would often carry a 'paterfamilias' figurine to symbolize their role as the head of their household and business.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. marketing: Marketing is the process of creating, communicating, and delivering value to customers, which is essential for successful selling.

2. advertising: Advertising is a form of marketing communication used to promote or sell products and services.

3. sales strategy: A sales strategy is a plan for achieving sales targets and growing revenue through various tactics, such as setting prices, identifying target customers, and building relationships.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Selling has been a significant part of human civilization since ancient times. It is depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music. For instance, in literature, selling is a recurring theme in works such as 'The Merchant of Venice' by Shakespeare and 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

How to Memorize "selling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself in a bustling marketplace, surrounded by buyers and sellers. Visualize the exchange of goods and services, the negotiation of prices, and the satisfaction of completing a sale.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'selling' with 'success', 'exchange', and 'commerce'. Imagine a cash register ringing and a smile on your face after making a sale.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sell a Car' to remember the different steps of selling: Set your goal, Engage the customer, Learn their needs, Present the product, Ask for the sale.

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