sale
Translation
sale, discount event, transaction
Examples
The house is for sale.
The house is for sale.
I bought this coat in the sales.
I bought this coat in the sales.
The sale of the company was unexpected.
The sale of the company was unexpected.
Grammar Patterns
((for sale)) available to be bought The house is for sale.
((on sale)) available at a reduced price These shoes are on sale.
((a sale of sth.)) an act of selling (sth.) The sale of the company was quick.
Similar Words
Synonyms: discount, deal, transaction; Antonyms: purchase, buy
Etymology
From Old English 'salu' (a sale), related to 'sellan' (to sell).
Memory Tips
Picture a big red 'SALE!' sign in a store window.