trade (A2)

noun, verb

Pronunciation: /treɪd/

Definition

The activity of buying and selling goods and services.

Examples

• The country has a large import and export trade.

• He learned the trade of a carpenter.

• The company is involved in the international trade of electronics.

How to Use trade

trade in (phrasal verb)

To exchange an old item when buying a new one. — "I will trade in my old phone for the new model."

trade with (prepositional phrase)

To do business by buying and selling with someone or a country. — "The company has traded with China for many years."

trade for (prepositional phrase)

To give something in exchange for something else. — "He traded his bike for a new video game."

Synonyms of trade

Words with a similar meaning to trade:

• deal
• business
• commerce
• vocation

Antonyms of trade

Words with the opposite meaning to trade:

• barter
• gift

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