Word
resell
Phoneticsre·sell, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈsɛɫ/
UK/ɹiːsˈɛl/
Irregular verb
Forms
Infinitive
resell
Past
resold
Past participle
resold
Definition
v. to buy something and then sell it again for more money. You often do this with items like clothes, electronics, or art.
v. to purchase an item with the intention of selling it again at a higher price. Often used in the context of secondary markets for goods or digital assets.
Examples
“She likes to resell old clothes online.”
“Many people resell limited-edition sneakers for a significant profit on specialized marketplaces.”
“The platform allows users to resell their digital assets, though the original creators retain the copyright and receive a percentage of each subsequent sale.”
Examples
simple
“She likes to resell old clothes online.”
contextual
“Many people resell limited-edition sneakers for a significant profit on specialized marketplaces.”
complex
“The platform allows users to resell their digital assets, though the original creators retain the copyright and receive a percentage of each subsequent sale.”
Real-World Examples
“In 2025, 63% of UK consumers bought products through reselling platforms, up from 51% in 2024.” “It's not that you can buy milk for fillings and cakes and then resell it," he said.” Etymology
From re- + sell.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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