Export — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun adjective /ek-ˈspȯrt/ (verb) /ˈek-ˌspȯrt/ (noun) ex·port

Meaning & Definition of Export

Export (verb)

  1. to carry away, remove
  2. to carry or send (something, such as a commodity) to some other place (such as another country)
  3. to export something abroad

Export (noun)

  1. something exported; specifically, a commodity conveyed from one country or region to another for purposes of trade
  2. the act of exporting, exportation

Export (adjective)

  1. of or relating to exportation or exports

Export (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in import

    similar: import, line, inventory, staples, stock, stuff, supply, commodity, goods, merchandise, wares, job lot, domestics, durables, hard goods

Export (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to send a product to be sold in another country

    "countries that export oil to the U.S."

    similar: barter, distribute, exchange, handle, trade, traffic (in), deal (in), market, merchandise, put up, retail, sell, vend, presell, wholesale, remarket, resell, hawk, peddle, advertise, ballyhoo, boost, plug, promote, tout, bargain, chaffer, dicker, haggle, horse-trade, palter, auction, provide, supply, carry, keep, stock
    opposite: buy, import, purchase, receive

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Export

The most common words with a similar meaning to Export:

import, line, inventory, staples, stock, stuff, supply, commodity, goods, merchandise, wares, job lot, domestics, durables, hard goods, barter, distribute, exchange, handle, trade, traffic (in), deal (in), market, put up, retail, sell, vend, presell, wholesale, remarket, resell, hawk, peddle, advertise, ballyhoo, boost, plug, promote, tout, bargain

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Export

Words with the opposite meaning of Export:

buy, import, purchase, receive

Word Forms of Export

Inflections: exported, exporting, exports

Derived words: exportability (noun), exportable (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Export

Middle English, from Latin exportare, from ex- + portare to carry fare

First known use: 15th centuryt

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Export

Words & Phrases Containing Export

reexport

Frequently Asked Questions about Export

What does "Export" mean?

"Export" means to carry away, remove. As an a verb, a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: to carry away, remove. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Export"?

Other words for "Export" include import, line, inventory, staples, stock, stuff, supply and commodity. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Export" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Export"?

There are 49 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Export". Common alternatives include import, line, inventory, staples, stock, stuff, supply, commodity, goods and merchandise.

What is the opposite of "Export"?

Antonyms of "Export" include buy, import, purchase and receive.

How do you use "Export" in a sentence?

Examples of "Export" in a sentence: "countries that export oil to the U.S.".

Is "Export" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Export" can be used as a verb, a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Export" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Export" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Export"?

"Export" is pronounced /ek-ˈspȯrt/ as a verb and /ˈek-ˌspȯrt/ as a noun and divided into syllables as ex·port.