1. auction
noun. ['ˈɑːkʃən, ˈɔkʃən'] a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge.
Synonyms
- auction bridge
Antonyms
- unconnectedness
- disjoin
Etymology
- augere (Latin)
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How do you pronounce auction?
Pronounce auction as ˈɔkʃən.
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Example sentences of the word auction
1. Noun, singular or mass
The starting price for a home on auction is the price at which the property is listed.
2. Verb, base form
The lender will auction off the home at a sheriff's sale and transfer ownership to the highest bidder.
Quotes containing the word auction
1. Auction houses run a rigged game. They know exactly how many people will be bidding on a work and exactly who they are. In a gallery, works of art need only one person who wants to pay for them.
- Jerry Saltz
2. auction
noun. ['ˈɑːkʃən, ˈɔkʃən'] the public sale of something to the highest bidder.
Synonyms
- vendue
- auction sale
Antonyms
- take
- wholesale
- dissuade
Etymology
- augere (Latin)
3. auction
verb. ['ˈɑːkʃən, ˈɔkʃən'] sell at an auction.
Synonyms
- auction off
- sell
Antonyms
- purchase
- pay
- subscribe to
Etymology
- augere (Latin)