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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.(ditransitive) To transfer goods or provide services in exchange for money.
- 2.To be sold.
- 3.To promote a product or service.
- 4.To promote a particular viewpoint.
- 5.To betray for money.
noun
- 1.Action of the verb to sell.
- 2.Skill at salesmanship.
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