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trade

/treษชd/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

The action of buying and selling goods and services.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œThe country relies heavily on foreign trade.โ€
  • โ€œThey set up a fair trade agreement between the two nations.โ€
2.verb

To exchange something for something else.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œCan I trade seats with you so I can sit by the window?โ€
  • โ€œInvestors trade stocks on the exchange every weekday.โ€
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Middle English: from Middle Low German or Middle Dutch trฤ“de 'tread, footstep, track', hence 'course of action, way of life', later 'habitual practice' (whence 'craft, occupation'), leading to the sense of commercial exchange (via the notion of a regular path or course).

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of 'trading' baseball cards to remember the act of exchange.

Frequently Asked Questions About โ€œtradeโ€

1. What is the meaning of โ€œtradeโ€ in English?

In English, trade (noun) is defined as: โ€œThe action of buying and selling goods and services.โ€.

2. How do you use โ€œtradeโ€ in a sentence?

โ€œThe country relies heavily on foreign trade.โ€

3. What are English synonyms of โ€œtradeโ€?

Common synonyms include:commerce,exchange,business,barter

4. What is the etymology and word origin of โ€œtradeโ€?

Middle English: from Middle Low German or Middle Dutch trฤ“de 'tread, footstep, track', hence 'course of action, way of life', later 'habitual practice' (whence 'craft, occupation'), leading to the sense of commercial exchange (via the notion of a regular path or course).