commerce
gb/kˈɑmɚs/ us/kˈɑmɚs/
B1
English
~ 2000
kereskedelem, érintkezés, kapcsolattartás
NOUN
B1
1
kereskedelem
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] in commerce
E-commerce has transformed global commerce in the past two decades.
Az e-kereskedelem az elmúlt két évtizedben átalakította a globális kereskedelmet.
The city is a major center of commerce in the region.
A város a régió egyik jelentős kereskedelmi központja.
Commerce between the two nations has increased since the trade agreement.
Local commerce suffered during the economic downturn.
He studied commerce at university to work in international trade.
Learner examples
Commerce is important for the economy.
A kereskedelem fontos a gazdaság számára.
The store is part of local commerce.
Ez az üzlet a helyi kereskedelem része.
Online commerce is growing fast.
Commerce brings products from other countries.
She works in commerce.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'commerce' with 'commercial'; 'commerce' is a noun for the activity, while 'commercial' is an adjective describing something related to business.
Meaning
buying and selling activity
Collocations
international commerce
|online commerce
|commerce regulations
|commerce sector
|commerce department
Synonyms
trade (Common, general term for buying and selling; can also refer to specific industries or skills.)
|
business (Broader term that includes all commercial activities, not just buying and selling.)
Antonyms
noncommercial activity (Refers to activities not intended for profit or trade.)
Themes
business
|economics
|trade
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The act of buying and selling things, especially between businesses or countries.
The activity of buying and selling goods and services, especially on a large scale.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
érintkezés
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] has commerce with [someone]
The university encourages commerce between scholars of different fields.
Az egyetem ösztönzi a különböző területeken dolgozó tudósok közötti érintkezést.
In those days, letters were the main means of commerce between distant friends.
Akkoriban a levelek voltak a távoli barátok közötti kapcsolattartás fő eszközei.
They enjoyed a rich commerce of ideas during their travels.
Learner examples
He had little commerce with his neighbors.
Kevés érintkezése volt a szomszédaival.
Commerce between artists can create new ideas.
A művészek közötti érintkezés új ötleteket szülhet.
She values commerce with people from other cultures.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this sense with business-related commerce; context usually clarifies meaning.
Meaning
interaction or exchange between people
Collocations
intellectual commerce
|social commerce (formal sense)
|commerce with others
Synonyms
interaction (General term for any form of contact or exchange between people.)
|
communication (Focuses more on the act of conveying information.)
Antonyms
isolation (Lack of contact or exchange with others.)
Themes
communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A formal way to say talking or sharing ideas with people.
Formal or literary term for social interaction or intellectual exchange between individuals or groups.
Grammar
Dictionary form
commerce
IPA
GB/kˈɑmɚs/
US/kˈɑmɚs/
Syllables & stress
com - merce (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (com)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: commerce
- Plural: commerce
Word family
Core family
commercial
adjective A2
Related words
commercially
adverb B2
e-commerce
noun
Negative and opposite forms
non-commercial
adjective
Advanced or less common
Expressions
Department of Commerce
1/dɪpˈɑɹtmənt əv kˈɑmɚs/
fixed phrase
US government trade agency
A part of the US government that helps business and trade grow.
Examples
- The Department of Commerce released new economic data today.
- She works as an analyst at the Department of Commerce.
e-commerce
1/ˈi kˈɑmɚs/
fixed phrase
online buying and selling
Buying and selling things on the internet.
Examples
- E-commerce has made shopping more convenient for many consumers.
- Small businesses are turning to e-commerce to reach more customers.
Chamber of Commerce
1/t͡ʃˈeɪmbɚ əv kˈɑmɚs/
fixed phrase
local business organization
A local group that helps and supports businesses in an area.
Examples
- The chamber of commerce is hosting a networking event next week.
- He joined the chamber of commerce to connect with other business owners.
- She joined the Chamber of Commerce to meet other local entrepreneurs.