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barter definition

bar·ter (bärt′ər)

intransitive verb

to trade by exchanging goods or services without using money

Etymology: ME bartren < OFr barater, to barter, cheat: see barrator

transitive verb

to give (goods or services) in return for other goods or services; trade

noun

  1. the act or practice of bartering
  2. anything bartered

Related Forms:

barter Idioms

barter away

to give or trade for too small a return

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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Alternate definitions:

business barter definition - business

finance barter definition - finance

law barter definition - legal

barter Synonyms

barter

n.

trade, exchange, traffic; see business 1, exchange 2.


barter

v.

trade, bargain, swap*; see exchange 2, sell 1. See syn. study at sell.


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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

barter Usage Examples

Object

  • skill: We've pulled a lot of favors & bartered skills along the way.

Converse of object

  • use: Traders Club - An online exchange for business and consumer transactions using barter.

Adjective modifier

  • direct: There is no need for us to dwell on direct barter among the sa ages who have no knowledge of money.

Modifies a noun

  • transaction: The concept of a virtual clearing bank is well adapted to a central invoicing by the operator of barter transactions networks.

Modifying Another Word

  • away: The bartering away of the animals, however, heralds a major change in prospect.

Used with why or when

  • when: When buying always barter when selling always stick to your guns.

Preposition: with

  • native: The two ships were loaded with tools and beads for barter with any natives they might meet, and they set sail in 1603.

Preposition: for

  • good: Some grow their own food; others barter for goods and services.
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