Definition of "sell"

Kid-friendly meaning of sell, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "sell" mean?

sell (verb) — to give something to someone for money.

Part of speechVerb Syllables1 (sell)

Example sentences using "sell"

Grade K–2
They sell candy here.
Grade 3–5
She set up a lemonade stand to sell drinks to the people walking by.
Grade 6–8
Learning how to sell an idea well — without being pushy and without giving up — is a skill that matters in a lot more places than just business.

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