Business

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪznəs/

Definitions of business

noun An organization or economic system where goods and services are exchanged for one another or for money

Example Sentences

A1 I have a small business selling handmade jewelry.

A2 She is studying business management at university.

B1 The company is expanding its business operations to new markets.

B2 The business proposal was well-received by the investors.

C1 His expertise in international business has led to many successful ventures.

C2 The CEO's strategic decisions have propelled the business to new heights of success.

Examples of business in a Sentence

formal The company is looking to expand its business operations internationally.

informal I'm thinking of starting my own business selling handmade crafts.

slang My dad's business is really booming right now.

figurative Taking risks is just part of the business of life.

Grammatical Forms of business

• past tense: busied
• plural: businesses
• comparative: more business
• superlative: most business
• present tense: business
• future tense: will business
• perfect tense: have busied
• continuous tense: is businessing
• singular: business
• positive degree: business
• infinitive: to business
• gerund: businessing
• participle: busying

Origin and Evolution of business

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'business' originated from the Old English word 'bisignes' which meant 'care, anxiety, occupation'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'business' evolved to encompass a wider range of meanings related to trade, commerce, and professional activities.