auctions Definition
a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.
Using auctions: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "auctions" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The painting was sold at an auction for millions of dollars.
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He bought the antique vase at an auction.
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The charity auction raised a lot of money for the cause.
auctions Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with auctions
Example
They put their house up for auction after deciding to move to another state.
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She was thrilled to win the auction for the rare book she had been searching for.
an auction where bids are written on a sheet of paper and kept secret until the end of the auction
Example
The school held a silent auction to raise funds for new equipment.
Origins of auctions
from Latin 'auctiō', meaning 'an increase, auction'
Summary: auctions in Brief
'Auctions' [ˈɔːkʃən] are public sales where goods or property are sold to the highest bidder. They can range from selling antiques to fundraising events. Phrases like 'put something up for auction' and 'win an auction' describe the process of buying and selling items through auctions. A 'silent auction' is a type of auction where bids are kept secret until the end.
