noun
a system of exchange where goods or services are traded directly for other goods or services without using money
verb
to trade goods or services directly for other goods or services without using money
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In ancient times, people used to barter goods and services instead of using money.
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My neighbor and I often barter items we no longer need.
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I'll trade you my skateboard for your bike, let's barter!
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Sometimes in negotiations, it feels like we are bartering for the best deal.