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/
Korean meaning: 상업, 사업, 비즈니스
Korean pronunciation: **비**즈니스
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.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 영어 'bisignes'에서 유래되었으며, '바쁨, 불안'을 의미하는 'busy'와 '-ness' 접미사가 결합된 형태입니다. 원래는 '바쁜 상태'를 뜻했지만, 시간이 지나면서 '일, 사업'의 의미로 발전했습니다.
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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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