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buy

 
pronunciation:
baI
parts of speech:
verb, noun
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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
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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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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