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seller

|sell/er|

A2

🇺🇸

/ˈsɛlər/

🇬🇧

/ˈsɛlə/

(sell)

exchange for money

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounNoun
sellsellerssellssoldsoldsellingsellersellabilityunsellability
Etymology
Etymology Information

'seller' originates from the Old English word 'sellan,' where 'sellan' meant 'to give or deliver.'

Historical Evolution

'sellan' transformed into the Middle English word 'sellen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sell.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to give or deliver,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to exchange for money.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or entity that sells goods or services.

The seller offered a discount on the bulk purchase.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35