verb
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 notesIn plain EnglishTo sell something you already own to someone else.
Common pairings
resell tickets
resell goods
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- resells
- Past tense
- resold
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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.
