trade meaning
trade :
buying, selling
noun
▪ The trade between the two countries has increased.
▪ The buying and selling between the two countries has increased.
▪ International trade is important for the economy.
▪ International buying and selling is important for the economy.
paraphrasing
▪ commerce – buying and selling
▪ business – buying and selling
▪ transaction – buying and selling processes
▪ exchange – buying and selling of goods
trade :
buy, sell
verb
▪ They trade goods across the sea.
▪ They buy and sell goods across the sea.
▪ She trades stocks for a living.
▪ She buys and sells stocks for a living.
paraphrasing
▪ swap – to exchange
▪ barter – to exchange without money
▪ exchange – to trade goods or services
▪ deal – to trade or agree a transaction
Pronunciation
trade [treɪd]
The word sounds like 'trayd' and is pronounced with a long 'a' sound.
Common phrases and grammar about trade
trade - Common meaning
noun
buying, selling
verb
buy, sell
Part of Speech Changes for "trade"
▪ trader (noun) – someone who buys and sells goods or stocks
▪ trading (noun) – the act of buying and selling
▪ tradeable (adjective) – able to be bought and sold
▪ tradesman (noun) – a person who practices a trade or business
Common Expressions with "trade"
▪ international trade – buying and selling between countries
▪ trade agreement – a formal agreement between countries to buy and sell goods
▪ trade balance – the difference between a country's imports and exports
▪ trade show – an event where companies display their products to buyers
Important examples of trade in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC word questions, trade is often used to refer to the exchange of goods or business activities.
Example of a confusing word: treaty (formal agreement)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC grammar questions, trade can be used as a noun or a verb, requiring correct usage in sentences.
trade
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
fair trade
trading in a way that is just and fair to everyone involved.
trade-off
a balance between two desirable but incompatible features.
Differences between similar words and trade
trade
,
commerce
differences
Trade refers to the buying and selling of goods and services, while commerce includes broader activities like transportation and banking related to trade.
trade
,
exchange
differences
Trade refers to buying and selling goods or services, while exchange emphasizes the act of giving one thing and receiving another.
Words with the same origin as trade
The origin of trade
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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