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selling

[ˈsɛlɪŋ]

selling Definition

  • 1the exchange of goods or services for money
  • 2the act of persuading someone to buy something

Using selling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "selling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Selling products online has become increasingly popular.

  • Example

    The salesman's selling skills were impressive.

  • Example

    The selling price of the house was too high.

  • Example

    She is in charge of selling advertising space.

selling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for selling

Antonyms for selling

Idioms Using selling

  • sell like hotcakes

    to sell very quickly and in large quantities

    Example

    The new iPhone model is selling like hotcakes.

  • to deceive or mislead someone into believing something that is not true

    Example

    He sold me a bill of goods about the quality of the car.

  • to underestimate someone's abilities or potential

    Example

    Don't sell yourself short, you're capable of achieving great things.

Phrases with selling

  • a high-pressure sales technique in which the seller aggressively pushes the product or service on the buyer

    Example

    I don't like hard selling tactics, they make me feel uncomfortable.

  • a sales technique that involves building a relationship with the customer and letting them come to their own decision about purchasing the product or service

    Example

    Soft selling is more effective in building long-term relationships with customers.

  • upselling

    a sales technique in which the seller encourages the customer to purchase additional or more expensive items or services

    Example

    The waiter tried upselling us on the most expensive dish on the menu.

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Summary: selling in Brief

Selling [ˈsɛlɪŋ] refers to the exchange of goods or services for money, as well as the act of persuading someone to buy something. It can be done through various techniques such as hard selling, soft selling, and upselling. Idioms like 'sell like hotcakes' and 'sell someone a bill of goods' are also commonly used. Examples include 'Selling products online has become increasingly popular' and 'The salesman's selling skills were impressive.'

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