- pronunciation:
- baI
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| 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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| related words: |
trade, trust |
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The words
buy and
by sound alike but have different meanings.