Meaning of the word buy in English

What does buy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

buy

US /baɪ/

UK /baɪ/

obtain something in exchange for payment

Example:

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I want to buy a new car.

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She decided to buy the house.

Synonym:

purchase acquire

Antonym:

sell

believe to be true

Example:

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I don't buy his excuses.

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It's a good story, but I don't buy it.

Synonym:

believe accept

Antonym:

disbelieve doubt

a purchase

Example:

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That was a good buy.

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The new software was a great buy for the company.

Synonym:

purchase bargain

Antonym:

sale