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Q: How is the word 'trade' distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of trade are business , commerce , industry , and traffic . While all these words mean "activity concerned with the supplying and distribution of commodities," commerce and trade imply the exchange and transportation of commodities.

Q: In what contexts can 'business' take the place of 'trade'?

The words business and trade can be used in similar contexts, but business may be an inclusive term but specifically designates the activities of those engaged in the purchase or sale of commodities or in related financial transactions.

Q: When could 'industry' be used to replace 'trade'?

The words industry and trade are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, industry applies to the producing of commodities, especially by manufacturing or processing, usually on a large scale.

Q: When can 'traffic' be used instead of 'trade'?

While in some cases nearly identical to trade , traffic applies to the operation and functioning of public carriers of goods and persons.

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Synonyms & Antonyms of trade

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another

when the other team unexpectedly offered to hand over its top pitcher for our star shortstop, our coach agreed to the trade

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logrolling

2 an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands

a youth eager to learn the trade of cabinetmaking

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skill

3 the activity by which one regularly makes a living

writing is my trade

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call,
lifework

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4 the buying and selling of goods especially on a large scale and between different places

a bill regulating trade with that country

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free trade

bartering

5 the transfer of ownership of something from one person to another for a price

the trade of all of her holdings in the company just before the stock plunged in value immediately aroused suspicions

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purchase

fair

trade

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Synonyms & Antonyms of trade (Entry 2 of 2)

1 to carry on the business of buying and selling goods or other property

the U.S. agreed to trade with China

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deal,
traffic

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black
[chiefly British],
blackball,
boycott

2 to give up (something) and take something else in return

I'll trade my chocolate chip cookie for your bag of chips

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interchange

reciprocate

Frequently Asked Questions About trade

How is the word trade distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of trade are business, commerce, industry, and traffic. While all these words mean "activity concerned with the supplying and distribution of commodities," commerce and trade imply the exchange and transportation of commodities.

In what contexts can business take the place of trade?

The words business and trade can be used in similar contexts, but business may be an inclusive term but specifically designates the activities of those engaged in the purchase or sale of commodities or in related financial transactions.

When could industry be used to replace trade?

The words industry and trade are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, industry applies to the producing of commodities, especially by manufacturing or processing, usually on a large scale.