Selling

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛlɪŋ/

Definitions of selling

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

Example Sentences

A1 She is selling cookies at the school bake sale.

A2 The farmer is selling fresh produce at the market.

B1 The company is selling their products online to reach a wider audience.

B2 The real estate agent is selling luxury homes in the city.

C1 The art dealer is selling valuable paintings at an auction.

C2 The entrepreneur is selling his successful business for a high price.

Examples of selling in a Sentence

formal The company is focused on selling high-quality products to its customers.

informal I heard that Sarah is selling her old car to buy a new one.

slang I'm thinking of selling some of my stuff to make some extra cash.

figurative She's really good at selling herself in job interviews.

Grammatical Forms of selling

• past tense: sold
• plural: sell
• comparative: more selling
• superlative: most selling
• present tense: sell
• future tense: will sell
• perfect tense: have sold
• continuous tense: selling
• singular: sells
• positive degree: sell
• infinitive: to sell
• gerund: selling
• participle: selling

Origin and Evolution of selling

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'selling' originated from the Old English word 'sellan' which means to give, hand over, or deliver.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'selling' has evolved to refer specifically to the act of exchanging goods or services for money or other forms of payment.