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- [uhn-der-sel]
- /ˌʌn dərˈsɛl/
- /ˌʌn.dəˈsel/
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- [uhn-der-sel]
- /ˌʌn dərˈsɛl/
Definitions of undersell word
- verb with object undersell to sell more cheaply than. 1
- verb with object undersell to advertise with restraint; understate the merits of (something): By underselling his product, he let his hearers convince themselves of its importance. 1
- verb with object undersell to sell for less than the actual value. 1
- transitive verb undersell sell at a cheaper price than 1
- transitive verb undersell not promote fully 1
- verb undersell to sell for less than the usual or expected price 0
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Origin of undersell
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
First recorded in 1615-25; under- + sell1
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Parts of speech for Undersell
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
undersell popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
undersell usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for undersell
verb undersell
- discount — to deduct a certain amount from (a bill, charge, etc.): All bills that are paid promptly will be discounted at two percent.
- make allowance for — the act of allowing.
- mark down — a visible impression or trace on something, as a line, cut, dent, stain, or bruise: a small mark on his arm.
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