export
7 synonyms and 2 antonyms for export, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To sell or send goods to another country.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
send abroad
exportation
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To sell or send goods to another country.
“The country exports most of its coffee to Europe.”
Opposites
2. noun
A product sent abroad to be sold, or the act of sending it.
“Oil is the country's biggest export.”
exportation
Opposites
How to use export
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
export goods
export data
ban on exports
Etymology
From Latin exportare, "to carry out or away" — from ex- ("out") plus portare ("to carry").
Full origin of export →Frequently asked questions
What does “export” mean?
The word “export” means to sell or send goods to another country. In plain terms, to send goods (or data) out of one country, program, or system into another.
How do you pronounce “export”?
“Export” is pronounced EHKS-pawt (/ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ in IPA).
How do you use “export” in a sentence?
Here is “export” used in a sentence: “The country exports most of its coffee to Europe.”
What is the opposite of “export”?
The opposite of “export” — its antonyms — are import and importation.
What part of speech is “export”?
Depending on how it is used, “export” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “export” come from?
The word “export” comes from Latin. From Latin exportare, "to carry out or away" — from ex- ("out") plus portare ("to carry").
Is “export” a common word?
“Export” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “export” have?
“Export” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to sell or send goods to another country.
What is the difference between "export" and "import"?
To "export" is to sell or send goods out to another country. To "import" is the opposite: to bring goods in from another country, so exports leave and imports arrive.
Is "export" stressed differently as a noun and a verb?
Yes. As a verb, "export" is stressed on the second syllable (ex-PORT), while as a noun it is stressed on the first syllable (EX-port). This shifting stress pattern is common among English words that work as both noun and verb.
What preposition is used with "export"?
You export goods "to" a country and export data "to" or "as" a particular format, as in "export the file to PDF." You export something "from" its source.
