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Barter Common

Barter has 5 different meanings across 3 categories:

Noun · Verb · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

an equal exchange

"we had no money so we had to live by barter"

2

An exchange of goods or services without the use of money.

"During the power outage, neighbors decided to barter fresh eggs for extra batteries since no stores were open and credit cards didn't work."

Verb
1

exchange goods without involving money

"After running out of cash, we decided to barter our fresh vegetables for some of his tools at the market stall."

2

To exchange goods or services without involving money.

"After running out of cash, I had to barter my homemade pies for fresh eggs at the local market."

Proper Noun
1

A surname​.

"My neighbor, Mr. Barter, always greets me with a warm smile when I walk by his shop."

See Also
trade exchange barterable bartered troak capital niffer medium of exchange
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
exchange
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
horse trade

Origin

The word barter entered English in the Late Middle Ages borrowed directly from the Old French term barater. Originally meaning to cheat or deal unfairly, it eventually came to signify the simple exchange of goods without money.

Rhyming Words
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