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Resold: meaning, definitions and examples

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resold

 

[ riหหˆsoสŠld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

selling again

The term 'resold' is the past tense of 'resell', which means to sell something that has already been purchased. This action typically involves a second transaction where the item changes hands again after its initial sale. Reselling can occur in various markets, including online platforms, thrift shops, and flea markets. The value of an item may change upon reselling due to factors such as rarity, condition, or demand. Individuals often engage in reselling as a source of income or to declutter their possessions.

Synonyms

disposed, marketed, retailed.

Examples of usage

  • She resold the designer bag at a profit.
  • The bookstore resold the used textbooks.
  • They resold the concert tickets after realizing they couldn't attend.

Translations

Translations of the word "resold" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น revendido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคฟเคฐ เคธเฅ‡ เคฌเฅ‡เคšเคพ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wiederverkauft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dijual kembali

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะฟั€ะพะดะฐะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odsprzedany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ†่ฒฉใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท revendu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ re vendido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yeniden satฤฑldฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฌํŒ๋งค๋จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู… ุจูŠุนู‡ ู…ุฑุฉ ุฃุฎุฑู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ znovu prodรกno

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ znovu predanรฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝฌๅ”ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preprodano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aftur selt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนั‚ะฐ ัะฐั‚ั‹ะปะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒงแƒ˜แƒ“แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™krar satฤฑlฤฑb

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ re vendido

Etymology

The word 'resold' derives from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again' or 'back', combined with the verb 'sell'. 'Sell' has Old English origins, with the word 'sellan' meaning 'to give' or 'to deliver'. This combination of 're-' and 'sell' forms a term that conveys the action of selling something again. The practice of reselling can be traced back to early trade practices where merchants would buy goods wholesale and retell them to consumers. Over time, with the growth of consumer culture and online marketplaces, the concept of reselling has become more common, especially in the context of vintage items, second-hand goods, and limited-edition products. Today, reselling is a significant aspect of various economies, catering to diverse markets and customer bases.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,912, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.