wholesale
Of or relating to sale in large quantities, for resaleOf or relating to sale in large quantities, for resale.
» That's the problem with buying wholesale.
Meaning
2 sensesOf or relating to sale in large quantities, for resale.
Großhandels-
опто́выйoptóvyj
опто́вийoptóvyj, гуртови́йhurtovýj, огу́льнийohúlʹnyj
(figuratively)Extensive, indiscriminate, all-encompassing; blanket.
The bombing resulted in wholesale destruction.
- ignoring distinctions
Examples
13 sentencesThat's the problem with buying wholesale.
There's been an increase in wholesale prices.
There's been a corresponding increase in wholesale prices.
A retail merchant buys wholesale and sells retail.
ruРозничные торговцы покупают товар оптом, а продают в розницу. — Selena777
Tom is a member of a wholesale club.
Translations
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Origin
From whole + sale.From whole + sale.
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Forms
more wholesale, most wholesale| Comparative | more wholesale Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most wholesale Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonyms- ignoring distinctions:sweeping
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form