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Wepro Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Difference between trade in / trade out ?

Could you show me the difference between 2 phrase verbs "trade in" and "trade out " ?

And in this sentence which one of them should we use ?
"My car is getting unreliable. I think I'll trade it ____ for a new one"
  

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Hi wepro: "Trade out" is an uncommon phrasal verb. The only example I can think of where it might be used is in the context of sports teams who trade players with each other. "Trade in" is used all the time with cars.

— AlpheccaStars

  • Hi wepro: "Trade out" is an uncommon phrasal verb.
  • The only example I can think of where it might be used is in the context of sports teams who trade players with each other.
  • "Trade in" is used all the time with cars.
  • It means to get money for selling your old car to the business where you buy a new car.
  • It is also used with other things like computers.
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Hi wepro:

"Trade out" is an uncommon phrasal verb. The only example I can think of where it might be used is in the context of sports teams who trade players with each other.

"Trade in" is used all the time with cars. It means to get money for selling your old car to the business where you buy a new car. It is also used with other things like computers.
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Hi AlpheccaStars,

I'm sorry to interupt here.

Would it be common to say:

1. (In a bookstore) You can trade in your old books for new ones.

2. (I saw this ad in the subway years ago) Trade in your heels for 20% off on new ones.

3. (In supermarket) Trade in 30 coupons for a set of plates.

Thank you.

Tinanam
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Hi Tinanam;
Your sentences are good examples of using trade in. It's amazing to me what stores will do to attract customers and generate more sales.

Regards,
A-
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Hi AlpheccaStars,

Thank you for your help.

Tinanam
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