“Sold” or “Soled”—Which to use?

“Sold” or “Soled”

Overview

sold / soled are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

sold: (verb) exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent. (verb) be sold at a certain price or in a certain way. (verb) persuade somebody to accept something. (verb) give up for a price or reward. (verb) be approved of or gain acceptance. (verb) be responsible for the sale of. (adjective) disposed of to a purchaser.

soled: (verb) put a new sole on. (adjective) having a sole or soles especially as specified; used in combination.

Pronunciation

sold: s·OW·l·d

soled: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “sold”

…until 2002, when it was sold to Stu Saunders, who turned…
…on 26 June 1854 and sold on 19 May 1862.
…1936, the tampon was first sold in the United States.
…favour with management, and was sold to Coventry City on 14…
…National Cash Register and then sold them for installation on cars…
…2019, LifeArc announced it had sold part of its royalty rights…
Strapped for cash the firm sold four of its five seats…
"Dominick Branches Sold to Other Firms."
…not know was that Cuervo sold his soul to the surviving…
…to become the most widely sold brand name, "Q-tip".1923 Instant cameraAn…

Examples of “soled”

…it from selling the red soled shoe "5th Avenue by Halle
…referred to as "sammy red soled shoes".

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