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- pronunciation:
- baI
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
buys, buying, bought |
| definition 1: |
to get in return for paying money; purchase.
She saved her allowance and bought a bicycle.
- synonyms:
- purchase
- similar words:
- acquire, gain, obtain
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| definition 2: |
(informal) to accept as true; believe.
I won't buy that excuse.- synonyms:
- accept, believe, swallow
- similar words:
- adopt, agree, confirm, credit, esteem, value
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| related words: |
trade, trust |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
something bought or intended for buying.
The car was a good buy.- synonyms:
- commodity, purchase
- similar words:
- goods, merchandise, wares
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The words buy and by sound alike but have different meanings.
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