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Sold: meaning, definitions and examples

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sold

 

[ soสŠld ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

transaction completion

The word 'sold' is the past tense of the verb 'sell', which means to transfer ownership of goods or services in exchange for money. It indicates that a transaction has been completed and that the seller has relinquished their rights to the item sold. This term is commonly used in commerce, retail, and casual exchanges. When something has been sold, it implies that an agreement has been reached between the buyer and seller regarding the price and terms of sale.

Synonyms

conveyed, disposed, traded, transferred

Examples of usage

  • I sold my old car last week.
  • The artist sold all of her paintings at the exhibition.
  • They sold the house for a great price.
  • He sold his bicycle to buy a new one.
Context #2 | Adjective

availability status

As an adjective, 'sold' describes something that has been exchanged for money and is no longer available for purchase. It refers to items that have been completed in a transaction, indicating that they belong now to a different owner. This term is frequently found in retail environments, advertisements, and inventory listings to signify that a product cannot be bought anymore.

Synonyms

claimed, gone, purchased, taken

Examples of usage

  • The sold items are no longer listed on our website.
  • All sold merch will be restocked next month.
  • The market had many sold-out events this year.

Translations

Translations of the word "sold" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vendido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคšเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verkauft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terjual

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะดะฐะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sprzedany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฃฒใ‚ŒใŸ (ureta)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vendu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vendido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท satฤฑldฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒ”๋ ธ๋‹ค (pallyeotda)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุจุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prodรกn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ predanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–ๆŽ‰ไบ† (mร i diร o le)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prodan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ seldur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั‚ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒงแƒ˜แƒ“แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜แƒ (gak'idulia)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ satฤฑlฤฑb

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vendido

Etymology

The word 'sold' originates from the Old English word 'sellan', which means to give or hand over. Over time, the term evolved through various forms, such as the Middle English 'sellen'. The concept of selling has been integral to commerce and trade since ancient times, reflecting the exchange of goods and services for currency. Rooted in basic human interactions, selling as a practice has contributed to the development of economies and societies throughout history. As trade expanded globally, so too did the methods and terms associated with it, with 'sold' becoming a key part of modern commercial language.

Word Frequency Rank

At #980 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.