Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

SELL

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Sell.

How to pronounce sell:

US

Sell - as a noun

The activity of persuading someone to buy

Example: "It was a hard sell"

Sell - as a verb

Be sold at a certain price or in a certain way

Example: "These books sell like hot cakes"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Persuade somebody to accept something

Example: "The french try to sell us their image as great lovers"

Do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood

Example: "She deals in gold"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deal5trade6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
transact10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give up for a price or reward

Example: "She sold her principles for a successful career"

Be approved of or gain acceptance

Example: "The new idea sold well in certain circles"

Be responsible for the sale of

Example: "All her publicity sold the products"

Deliver to an enemy by treachery

Example: "Judas sold jesus"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
betray11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cozen16deceive13delude8lead on
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She decided to sell her old car."
"He sells handmade crafts through an online store."
"The company is looking to sell its real estate holdings."
"They are trying to sell their house for a higher price."
"I need to sell my old laptop before buying a new one."
View more

Word Game Points

Is SELL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sell is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SELL has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is SELL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sell is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SELL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is SELL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sell is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SELL has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.

Word Variations & Relations

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen