Word a Day
barter
What does barter mean?
barter (noun): an exchange of goods or services without the use of money.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use barter in a sentence?
- We had no money so we had to live by barter. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce barter?
/ˈbɑɹtɚ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does barter come from?
Late Middle English, from Old French barater.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of barter?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “barter” mean?
perception through the intellect; apprehension; awareness
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an exchange of goods or services without the use of money
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a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
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a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
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Which word is closest in meaning to “barter”?
swap
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