sold
Translation
to sell
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) sells ((sth.)) ((to sb.)) to give something to someone in return for money She sells flowers to tourists.
Similar Words
Synonyms: trade, market; Antonyms: buy, purchase
Etymology
From Old English 'sellan' meaning 'to give, supply'. The meaning shifted to 'give up for money'.
Memory Tips
When something is 'sold', it is 'so long' and gone. 'Sold' also rhymes with 'told' - you're 'told' the price before you buy.