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Her family owns a small business.
What does Business mean?
A business is a company or work that sells goods or services.
Dictionary definition
An organization that provides goods or services, or work related to buying and selling.
Example sentences
Business in a sentence
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The business sells bikes and repairs tires.
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A successful business needs customers, planning, and careful money choices.
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Practice 1
What does business mean?
Business means a company or work that sells goods or services.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to business?
Company is closest because it connects to this meaning: A business is a company or work that sells goods or services.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast to business?
Hobby is a useful contrast because business means: A business is a company or work that sells goods or services.
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Business
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biz · nis · strongest beat: biz
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WordBusiness.
Partnoun.
MeaningBusiness means A business is a company or work that sells goods or services.
ExampleExample: Her family owns a small business.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- biz · nis
- Strongest beat
- biz
- Ending
- nis
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on biz.
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Synonyms
Words like Business
companyAn organization that sells goods or services.
enterpriseA business or organized activity.
Antonyms
Opposite words
hobbyAn activity done for enjoyment, not usually as work.
charityAn organization focused on helping rather than profit.
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Word family
Business word family
Base word
business
noun
businesses
More than one business.
adjective
businesslike
Organized and serious in a work-focused way.
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