Synonyms for

Trade

Verb / treɪd / Another word for trade — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Trade means the action of buying and selling goods or services.

Synonyms & similar words

swop deal swap sell businessdeal tradein switch barter craft merchandise patronage tradewind commerce exchange business barter transaction deal negotiation swap transfer transaction commerce merchandising marketing sales purchasing buying selling bargaining trading commercialism

Synonyms by register

Formal

commerce exchange transaction dealing

Informal

swap deal hustle gig

Literary

interchange traffic

Antonyms

barter hoard keep retain withhold

Common collocations

  • free trade
  • fair trade
  • trade war
  • trade agreement
  • trade surplus
  • trade deficit
  • trade secrets
  • trade routes

Word family

noun trade
verb trade
adjective trade
adverb trader

Usage note

As a noun, 'trade' often refers to a specific occupation or profession, especially one requiring manual skill. As a verb, it means to exchange goods or services.

Example sentences

  1. I like to trade my toys with my friends.
  2. My mom and dad trade their work schedules so they can take care of me.
  3. People used to trade salt for gold.
  4. I want to learn how to trade stocks and make money.
  5. The United States trades with many other countries around the world.

Quotes

  • Trade is much better than aid. - Tony Blair
  • The only thing we learn from new elections is we learned nothing from the old. - American Proverb
  • The four most expensive words in the English language are, 'This time it's different.' - Sir John Templeton

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