sold Meaning & Definition
What Does Sold Mean?
Sold is used as a verb meaning simple past and past participle of sell. As an adjective, it means Convinced, won over. As a noun, it means salary; military pay.
Sold at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /səʊld/ |
| Synonyms | oversubscribed and sold-out |
| Antonyms | unsold and buy |
| Comparative / superlative | more sold, most sold |
Sold Definition (Verb)
- simple past and past participle of sell
Sold as an Adjective
- Convinced, won over.
Sold as a Noun
- salary; military pay
Verb
- (ditransitive) To transfer goods or provide services in exchange for money.
I'll sell you all three for a hundred dollars.
- To be sold.
The corn sold for a good price.
- To promote a product or service.
- To promote a particular viewpoint.
My boss is very old-fashioned and I'm having a lot of trouble selling the idea of working at home occasionally.
- To betray for money.
- To trick, cheat, or manipulate someone.
- To pretend that an opponent's blows or maneuvers are causing legitimate injury; to act.
Synonyms of Sold
Sold synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Sold
Sold in a Sentence
I'll sell you all three for a hundred dollars.
The corn sold for a good price.
My boss is very old-fashioned and I'm having a lot of trouble selling the idea of working at home occasionally.
Word Forms & Grammar
sold
sold (comparative more sold, superlative most sold)
Words That Rhyme With Sold
Origin of Sold
From Middle English solde, sould, soud, from Middle French solde, Italian soldo. Compare soldier and Danish sold (via Low German). Doublet of sol, soldo, solid, solidus, sou, and xu.
Common Questions About Sold
Is sold a verb or an adjective?
Sold is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective and a noun.
What is another word for sold?
Words with a similar meaning to sold include oversubscribed and sold-out. See the full list of sold synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of sold?
The comparative form is more sold and the superlative form is most sold.