barter
/ˈbɑːrtər/
bar · ter
ˈbɑːr · tər
English Definition
v./n. trade by exchange
Significado en Español
trueque
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trao đổi hàng hóa
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Example Sentence
They barter goods in the village.
他们村里以物易物。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
bar(Bar)+ter(person)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is the closest synonym for “barter”?
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A
Negotiate
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B
Exchange
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C
Argue
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D
Purchase
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B — Exchange.
“barter” means v./n. trade by exchange
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
In the old market, farmers would ______ vegetables for tools instead of using money.
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A
donate
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B
barter
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C
waste
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D
hoard
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B — barter.
“barter” means v./n. trade by exchange
Common questions about “barter”
What does “barter” mean?
barter — v./n. trade by exchange. In Chinese: 以物易物.
How do you pronounce “barter”?
barter is pronounced /ˈbɑːrtər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: bar · ter.
How do you use “barter” in a sentence?
They barter goods in the village. (他们村里以物易物。)
What are synonyms for “barter”?
trade, exchange — all close in meaning to barter (v./n. trade by exchange).
Is “barter” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. barter appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “barter”?
bar(Bar)+ter(person)
