Undersell

Pronunciation: /ˌʌndərˈsɛl/

Definitions of undersell

verb to sell something for a lower price than a competitor

Example Sentences

A1 The store tried to undersell their competitors by offering lower prices.

A2 She managed to undersell her old car and get a good deal on a new one.

B1 The company decided to undersell their products in order to attract more customers.

B2 The real estate agent was able to undersell the property and close the deal quickly.

C1 The marketing team developed a strategy to undersell the competition and increase market share.

C2 Despite fierce competition, the company continued to undersell their rivals and maintain profitability.

Examples of undersell in a Sentence

formal The company decided to undersell their competitors in order to gain market share.

informal I think we can undersell them if we offer a better deal.

slang Let's lowball them and undersell the competition.

figurative She always undersells her own abilities, but she is actually very talented.

Grammatical Forms of undersell

• past tense: undersold
• plural: undersell
• comparative: more undersell
• superlative: most undersell
• present tense: undersell
• future tense: will undersell
• perfect tense: have undersold
• continuous tense: is underselling
• singular: undersells
• positive degree: undersell
• infinitive: undersell
• gerund: underselling
• participle: undersold

Origin and Evolution of undersell

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'undersell' originated from Middle English, where 'under' meant beneath or below, and 'sell' referred to the act of selling goods or services.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'undersell' has evolved to mean selling goods or services at a lower price than a competitor, often with the intention of driving out competition or attracting more customers.