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TRADES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Trades.

Trades - as a noun

The commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

Example: "Venice was an important center of trade with the east"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
commerce16commercialism23mercantilism18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The business given to a commercial establishment by its customers

Example: "Even before noon there was a considerable patronage"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
patronage12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
business10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A particular instance of buying or selling

Example: "It was a package deal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
business dealdeal5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dealing9dealings10transaction13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

People who perform a particular kind of skilled work

Example: "He represented the craft of brewers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
craft10

Steady winds blowing from east to west above and below the equator

Example: "They rode the trade winds going west"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
trade wind

An equal exchange

Example: "We had no money so we had to live by barter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barter8swap9swop9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
exchange21interchange17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Trades - as a verb

Engage in the trade of

Example: "He is merchandising telephone sets"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
merchandise19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Turn in as payment or part payment for a purchase

Example: "Trade in an old car for a new one"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12exchange21interchange17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be traded at a certain price or under certain conditions

Example: "The stock traded around $20 a share"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sell4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Exchange or give (something) in exchange for

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
swap9switch14swop9

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

Example: "She deals in gold"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deal5sell4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
transact10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He worked in the building trades for many years."
"The trades between the two countries have increased significantly."
"I learned various trades, such as carpentry and plumbing."
"These baseball trades have drastically changed the team's lineup."
"She specializes in electrical trades and is highly skilled in that area."
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Word Game Points

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

TRADES has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is TRADES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, trades is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRADES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is TRADES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, trades is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRADES has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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