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Meaning of the word buying in English

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

buying

Verb

1.

obtain in exchange for payment.

Example:
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he bought me a new dress
Synonym:
purchase acquire obtain get pick up snap up take secure procure come by get hold of score
Antonym:
sell
2.

accept the truth of.

Example:
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I am not prepared to buy the claim that the ends justify the means
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buy buy-in buy into buy up buy time buy the farm