business
Translation
business, company, trade, matter
Examples
She started her own business.
She started her own business.
Let's get down to business.
Let's get down to business.
That's none of your business.
That's none of your business.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) business a company or firm He runs a small business.
business (uncountable) work or trade Business is good this year.
((one's)) business one's concern or affair It's none of your business.
Similar Words
Synonyms: company, firm, trade, commerce
Etymology
From Old English 'bisignis' (care, occupation), from 'bisig' (busy) + '-ness'.
Memory Tips
Think of the state of being 'busy'. 'Busy-ness' became the word for one's work or trade.