Word
selling
Phoneticssell·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsɛɫɪŋ/
UK/sˈɛlɪŋ/
Definitions
01the act of trading for money
A1 · Beginner
v. the action of giving something to a buyer for money.
v. the present participle and gerund of 'sell', describing the ongoing act of commercial exchange.
“He is selling his old car to a neighbor for a very good price.”
“The company is currently selling its European assets to focus more heavily on emerging markets in Southeast Asia.”
Antonyms
02the business activity
A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun
n. the work or business of persuading people to buy products.
n. the activity or profession of promoting and exchanging goods for money.
“Online selling has become much easier with modern apps.”
“The rise of direct-to-consumer selling has fundamentally altered the traditional retail landscape over the last decade.”
03salesmanship skill
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the skill of being good at persuading people to buy things.
n. the art or skill of salesmanship and persuasion in a commercial context.
“She is very successful because her personal selling is so natural.”
“Effective selling requires a deep understanding of psychological triggers and the ability to build immediate rapport with a potential client.”
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “selling” in context.
Word family
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NOUN
Idioms
01. selling point
- 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.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL 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: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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