verb

sold

to sell

He sold his car last week.

He sold his car last week.

All the tickets were sold out.

All the tickets were sold out.

I have sold my old computer.

I have sold my old computer.

((sb.)) sells ((sth.)) ((to sb.)) to give something to someone in return for money She sells flowers to tourists.

Synonyms: trade, market; Antonyms: buy, purchase

From Old English 'sellan' meaning 'to give, supply'. The meaning shifted to 'give up for money'.

When something is 'sold', it is 'so long' and gone. 'Sold' also rhymes with 'told' - you're 'told' the price before you buy.

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