selling
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈsɛlɪŋ/
KK: /ˈsɛlɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The act of giving something to someone in exchange for money.
Example
The selling of handmade crafts at the market was very successful.
Conversation
Have you heard about the new store that’s selling vintage clothes?
Yeah, I heard they have some really unique items!
I think selling vintage clothes is such a cool idea.
Definitely! It’s great for fashion and the environment.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
trading
marketing
vending
Antonyms
buying
purchasing
acquisition
verb
Definition
The action of exchanging goods or services for money.
Example
She is selling her old books at the market.
Tense Forms
Past: sold
Past Participle: sold
Conversation
Have you heard about the new shop selling handmade crafts?
Yeah, I went there last weekend and loved it!
I’m thinking of checking it out to see what they’re selling.
Root Explanation
Selling → It is formed from "sell" (from Old English *sellan*, meaning to give or hand over) and "-ing" (a suffix used to indicate the action or process of). The word "selling" refers to the action or process of giving or handing over goods in exchange for money.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word for 'give' — that's what selling means: the action of giving something in exchange for money.
Visually Confused Words
swelling
stelling
spelling
smelling
shelling
unselling
schelling
yelling