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Seller

ˈsɛlər
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
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Seller -

A person or entity that sells goods or services to others in exchange for money

Example: The seller offered a discount to attract more customers.
Usage: formalContext: business transactions, retail environments
Note: Commonly used in commercial settings to refer to individuals or businesses selling products or services.

A person who is in possession of something to be sold

Example: The car seller showed me the different features of the vehicle.
Usage: formalContext: sales negotiations, auctions
Note: This usage highlights the role of the individual or entity in the process of selling a specific item.

A person who persuades someone to buy something

Example: The seller was very convincing and I ended up purchasing the product.
Usage: informalContext: informal sales interactions, persuading friends to buy something
Note: In this context, 'seller' can refer to someone who is skilled at convincing others to make a purchase.

Seller's synonyms

vendor

A vendor is someone who sells goods or services, often in a public place or market.
Example: The street vendors were selling fresh fruits and vegetables.
Note: Vendor is commonly used in business contexts or when referring to individuals selling goods in public spaces.

merchant

A merchant is a person or entity that engages in the buying and selling of goods, especially on a large scale.
Example: The merchant displayed a wide variety of handmade crafts in her shop.
Note: Merchant typically refers to someone who is involved in trade or commerce, often on a larger scale compared to a seller.

trader

A trader is a person who buys and sells goods or securities with the aim of making a profit.
Example: The trader specializes in importing unique goods from overseas.
Note: Trader is commonly used in financial contexts or when referring to individuals involved in buying and selling financial instruments.

retailer

A retailer is a business or person that sells goods directly to consumers.
Example: The retailer offers a wide range of products to cater to different customer needs.
Note: Retailer specifically refers to businesses or individuals who sell products directly to end customers.

Seller expressions, common phrases

Bargain hunter

A person who actively seeks out good deals or discounts when buying things.
Example: She's always searching for the best deals online; she's a real bargain hunter.
Note: Focuses more on finding good deals rather than selling.

Wheel and deal

To negotiate or conduct business deals, especially in a skillful or aggressive way.
Example: He's known for his ability to wheel and deal in the real estate market.
Note: Emphasizes the act of negotiating and making deals rather than just selling.

Pitch something

To present or promote something persuasively, especially a product or idea.
Example: The salesman pitched the new product to the potential buyers.
Note: Involves presenting or promoting something, usually for sale.

Sales pitch

A persuasive presentation or speech aimed at selling a product or service.
Example: The salesperson gave a compelling sales pitch to convince customers to buy the new gadget.
Note: Refers specifically to the persuasive speech or presentation used to sell something.

Hard sell

A forceful and aggressive sales technique that puts pressure on the buyer to make a purchase.
Example: The car salesman used a hard sell approach to convince us to buy the luxury car.
Note: Involves using aggressive tactics to sell, often putting pressure on the buyer.

Soft sell

A subtle or gentle sales approach that emphasizes building relationships or creating desire rather than direct selling.
Example: The advertising campaign took a soft sell approach, focusing on building brand loyalty rather than pushing sales.
Note: Focuses on building relationships and creating desire rather than direct selling or pushing for a sale.

Sales pitchman

A person, typically a man, who is skilled at delivering persuasive sales pitches.
Example: He's a charismatic sales pitchman who can sell anything to anyone.
Note: Refers to a person skilled at delivering persuasive sales presentations or pitches.

Seller everyday (slang) expressions

Hawker

A hawker is someone who sells goods or services in public places, often calling out to attract customers.
Example: The hawker was selling delicious street food on the corner.
Note: Hawker specifically refers to a person who sells items on the streets or in public places, while a seller can be in various settings.

Peddler

A peddler is someone who travels around selling goods, typically on foot or by vehicle.
Example: The peddler offered a variety of goods from their cart.
Note: Peddler implies a more itinerant or traveling seller, often associated with selling goods informally or illicitly.

Supplier

A supplier is a person or company that provides goods or services to other businesses.
Example: The supplier provides products to retail stores across the country.
Note: Supplier specifically focuses on providing goods or services to other businesses, while seller can refer to individuals selling directly to consumers.

Seller - Examples

The seller offered me a discount.
The street was full of sellers and their goods.
The company is looking for a new seller to expand their market.

Seller grammar

Seller - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: seller
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): sellers
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): seller
Syllables, Separation and Stress
seller Contains 2 syllables: sell • er
Phonetic transcription: ˈse-lər
sell er , ˈse lər (The red syllable is stressed)

Seller - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
seller: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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