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selling

The correct spelling is selling.

How to pronounce selling

verb

IPA: /ˈsɛlɪŋ/

Say it like: Sel-lin-g

The correct spelling is selling. (ditransitive) To transfer goods or provide services in exchange for money. For example: "I'll sell you all three for a hundred dollars."

Usage Examples

I'll sell you all three for a hundred dollars.

The corn sold for a good price.

My boss is very old-fashioned and I'm having a lot of trouble selling the idea of working at home occasionally.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.(ditransitive) To transfer goods or provide services in exchange for money.
  2. 2.To be sold.
  3. 3.To promote a product or service.
  4. 4.To promote a particular viewpoint.
  5. 5.To betray for money.

noun

  1. 1.Action of the verb to sell.
  2. 2.Skill at salesmanship.

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