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- verb, noun
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part of speech: |
verb |
pronunciation: |
ihm
port
[or]
Im
port
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inflections: |
imports, importing, imported |
definition: |
to bring in from another country, especially as something to be sold.
The United States imports cars from Japan.
- antonyms:
- export
- similar words:
- bring in, convey, introduce, ship, transport
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part of speech: |
noun |
pronunciation: |
Im
port
|
definition: |
something that is imported from another country.
Most tea that Americans drink is an import from China or India.- antonyms:
- export
- similar words:
- goods, merchandise, wares
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related words: |
consequence, content |
derivations: |
imported (adj.), importer (n.) |
Import and
export are verbs that have the same meaning but in opposite directions.
Import means to bring in from another country.
Export means to send to another country.
Many countries import wheat from Canada. Canada exports wheat to many countries around the world.