business — the activity of making, buying, or selling goods or providing services in exchange for money
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the activity of making, buying, or selling goods or providing services in exchange for money
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɪznəs/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks sleeping 18 hours a day is serious business.
- He started his business with just $100 and a dream.
- The monkey business in the office stopped when the boss arrived.
business
NOUN[/ˈbɪznəs/]
the activity of making, buying, or selling goods or providing services in exchange for money
She runs a small bakery business from a cozy corner shop downtown.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle English 'bisignes', a combination of 'busy' (meaning occupied, anxious) and the suffix '-ness'. Originally denoting the state of being busy or occupied, the term gradually evolved to mean commercial activity, work, or a commercial enterprise.
Breakdown
busy (occupied, anxious) + -ness (state or condition of). The suffix '-ness' transforms the adjective 'busy' into an abstract noun denoting a state or quality.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks sleeping 18 hours a day is serious business.”
“He started his business with just $100 and a dream.”
“The monkey business in the office stopped when the boss arrived.”
“International business requires understanding different cultures.”
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