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Commercial: Definition, Usage & Common Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：paid advertisement (commercial)
commercial
/kəˈmɜːrʃl/
adj.
A paid advertisement on TV, radio, or the internet that tries to sell you something.
paid advertisement
➕
/peɪd ədˈvɜːrtɪsmənt/
adj.
Refers to a promotional message broadcast on media like TV or radio to sell products or services.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'commercium' (trade), from 'com-' (together) + 'merx' (goods).
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'COMmercial' as COMe to buy MERCHandise – it's about selling goods.
📖 Example
I was enjoying the movie, but then a long commercial for laundry detergent interrupted it.
I was enjoying the movie, but then a long advertisement for laundry detergent interrupted it.
🔗 Collocations
TV commercial – an advertisement broadcast on television
commercial break – an interval in a program for advertisements
radio commercial – an advertisement aired on radio
🔄 Synonyms
advertisement (n.) – a paid announcement to promote something
ad (n.) – informal short form of advertisement
promo (n.) – short for promotion, often used in media
🚫 Antonyms
non-commercial (adj.) – not intended for profit or advertisement
public service announcement (n.) – a message for public benefit, not for sale
🌱 Derivatives
commercialize (v.) – to make something into a business or for profit
commercially (adv.) – in a way related to business or trade
📖 Cultural Story
Derived from Latin 'commercium' for trade. Now central to advertising and profit-driven business, e.g., commercial breaks on TV.
Meaning 2：business-related (commercial)
commercial
/kəˈmɜːrʃl/
adj.
Related to business activities that are done to make a profit, not for fun or as a hobby.
business-related
➕
/ˈbɪznɪs rɪˈleɪtɪd/
adj.
Pertaining to activities or endeavors that aim to generate profit, as opposed to non-profit or leisure purposes.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Their app started as a hobby project, but now it has great commercial potential.
Their app started as a hobby project, but now it has great potential for business profit.
🔗 Collocations
commercial success – achievement of profit in a business venture
commercial enterprise – a business organization aimed at making money
commercial law – legal regulations governing business and trade
🔄 Synonyms
business (adj.) – related to trade or commerce
profit-oriented (adj.) – focused on making financial gain
mercantile (adj.) – concerned with trade or commerce
🚫 Antonyms
non-profit (adj.) – not intended to make money
hobby (n.) – an activity done for pleasure, not for profit
altruistic (adj.) – motivated by selfless concern for others
🌱 Derivatives
commercialism (n.) – emphasis on profit-making in business
commercialization (n.) – the process of making something commercial
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