adjective
Very common
sold
sohld
Sold (adjective) means Given up in exchange for money; also used informally to mean fully convinced or persuaded. Example: “Every ticket for the concert is sold, so we can't go.”
adjective
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Given up in exchange for money; also used informally to mean fully convinced or persuaded.
"Every ticket for the concert is sold, so we can't go."
"The house was sold within a week of listing."
"After hearing the pitch, I was completely sold on the idea."
How to use sold
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExchanged for money, or (informally) fully persuaded or won over by an idea.
Common pairings
sold out
sold on the idea
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more sold
- Superlative
- most sold
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Every ticket for the concert is _____, so we can't go.
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."
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unsold
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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.
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