barter (B1)
verb, noun
Pronunciation: /ˈbɑːrtər/
Definition
To exchange goods or services for other goods or services, without using money.
Examples
In ancient times, people would barter for food and supplies.
The shop allowed customers to barter for items they didn't need.
He tried to barter his old car for a newer model.
How to Use barter
- barter for (prepositional phrase)
- To exchange something for a desired item. — "He hoped to barter for a good price on the antique vase."
- barter with (prepositional phrase)
- To engage in exchange with someone. — "The tribes would often barter with each other for resources."
- barter A for B (collocation)
- To exchange item A for item B. — "She bartered her old books for a new jacket."
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