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resell

ree-SEHL

Resell (verb) means to sell something that one has previously bought. Example: “He bought the sneakers just to resell them online for a profit.”

verb
1
To sell something that one has previously bought.
"He bought the sneakers just to resell them online for a profit."

How to use resell

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo sell something you already own to someone else.

Common pairings
resell tickets resell goods

Word forms

resold past tense, resells singular

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He bought the sneakers just to _____ them online for a profit.

Etymology

From re- ("again") plus sell.

Frequently asked questions

What does “resell” mean?

The word “resell” means to sell something that one has previously bought. In plain terms, to sell something you already own to someone else.

How do you pronounce “resell”?

“Resell” is pronounced ree-SEHL (/ɹiːˈsɛl/ in IPA).

How do you use “resell” in a sentence?

Here is “resell” used in a sentence: “He bought the sneakers just to resell them online for a profit.”

What part of speech is “resell”?

“Resell” is a verb.

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