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Buy: meaning, definitions and examples

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buy

 

[ baษช ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

shopping

Obtain in exchange for payment.

Synonyms

acquire, procure, purchase

Examples of usage

  • I need to buy some groceries for dinner.
  • She decided to buy a new car.
Context #2 | Verb

informal

Believe that something is true.

Synonyms

accept, believe, trust

Examples of usage

  • I don't buy his excuse for being late.
  • Do you expect me to buy that story?
Context #3 | Noun

informal

A purchase.

Synonyms

acquisition, deal, purchase

Examples of usage

  • She made a buy at the local store.
  • The buy was too expensive for my budget.

Translations

Translations of the word "buy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น comprar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคฐเฅ€เคฆเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kaufen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membeli

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒะฟัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kupowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฒทใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท acheter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ comprar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท satฤฑn almak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ๋งคํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฑุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koupit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kรบpiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไนฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kupiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kaupa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั‚ั‹ะฟ ะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ almaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ comprar

Etymology

The word 'buy' originated from the Old English word 'bycgan', which meant 'to acquire in exchange for money or goods'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form with the same meaning. The concept of buying and selling has been integral to human societies for centuries, as it facilitates trade and economic activities. Today, buying is a common practice in modern consumerist culture, where individuals purchase goods and services for various purposes.

See also: buyable, buyer, buyers, buying, buyout.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,685, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.