buy

//baɪ//
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Verb

buyInfinitive
buyPresent tense
boughtPast tense
boughtPast participle
buyingPresent participle
buysThird-person singular
1

To obtain something in exchange for payment, typically money.

I want to buy a new car.

2

To accept or believe something, often used informally.

I don't buy that excuse.

3

To bribe or corrupt someone.

They tried to buy the judge with money.

Antonym

Noun

1

A purchase, especially one that is considered good value.

This jacket was a great buy at half price.

buy - Deep Vocabulary