Antonyms for trade in


Grammar : Verb
Spell : treyd-in
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtreɪdˌɪn


Definition of trade in

Origin :
  • late 14c., "path, track, course of action," introduced by the Hanse merchants, from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German trade "track, course" (probably originally of a trading ship), cognate with Old English tredan (see tread). Sense of "one's habitual business" (1540s) developed from the notion of "way, course, manner of life" (mid-15c.); sense of "buying and selling" is first recorded 1550s. Trade wind (1640s) has nothing to do with commerce, but preserves the obsolete sense of "in a habitual or regular course." Trade union is attested from 1831.
  • As in keep : verb hold, maintain
  • As in redeem : verb recover possession
  • As in stock : verb supply with merchandise

Synonyms for trade in

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