sold
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for sold, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Given up in exchange for money; also used informally to mean fully convinced or persuaded.
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.
persuaded
won over
on board
Antonyms
unsold
How to use sold
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sold out
sold on the idea
Etymology
The past tense and past participle of sell; the informal "convinced" sense comes from the same idea of a persuasive argument that has "made the sale."
Full origin of sold →Frequently asked questions
What does “sold” mean?
The word “sold” means given up in exchange for money; also used informally to mean fully convinced or persuaded. In plain terms, exchanged for money, or (informally) fully persuaded or won over by an idea.
How do you pronounce “sold”?
“Sold” is pronounced sohld (/soʊld/ in IPA).
How do you use “sold” in a sentence?
Here is “sold” used in a sentence: “The house was sold within a week of listing.”
What part of speech is “sold”?
“Sold” is an adjective.
Is “sold” a common word?
“Sold” is a very common word in modern English.
What does it mean to be 'sold' on something?
To be sold on something is an informal way of saying you are fully convinced or persuaded by it. If a pitch, plan, or product wins you over, you are 'sold'. You might also say you are 'sold on the idea', meaning any doubts are gone and you are ready to commit.
What is the difference between 'sold' and 'sold out'?
Sold describes an item that has been given up in exchange for money: one buyer has bought it. Sold out means every unit is gone and none remain for sale, as with a sold-out concert or product. One refers to a single completed sale; the other to stock being entirely exhausted.
What is an example of 'sold' used in a sentence?
In the money sense: 'The house was sold within a week of going on the market.' In the informal sense of being convinced: 'After the free trial, I was completely sold.' The first shows something exchanged for payment; the second shows someone fully persuaded.
