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sells

The correct spelling is sells.

How to pronounce sells

noun

IPA: /sɛlz/

Say it like: Sel-ls

The correct spelling is sells. An act of selling. For example: "This is going to be a tough sell."

Usage Examples

This is going to be a tough sell.

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

The corn sold for a good price.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An act of selling.
  2. 2.An easy task.
  3. 3.An imposition, a cheat; a hoax; a disappointment; anything occasioning a loss of pride or dignity.
  4. 4.A seat or stool.
  5. 5.A saddle.

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.

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