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buy

 
pronunciation:
baI
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part of speech: verb
inflections: buys, buying, bought
definition: to get in return for paying money.
He buys groceries at the supermarket.My son bought a new car.
 
synonyms:
purchase
similar words:
gain, obtain
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The words buy and by sound alike but have different meanings.
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