Phrase guide

trade in

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To give a piece of merchandise as part of the payment or trade for something new.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

turn in as payment or part payment for a purchase

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • trade in an old car for a new one

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: trade

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: exchange, change, interchange

Narrower terms: barter away

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: inruilen — to give a piece of merchandise as part of the payment
  • German: in Zahlung geben — to give a piece of merchandise as part of the payment
  • Spanish: intercambiar — to give a piece of merchandise as part of the payment