buy (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /baɪ/

Definition

To get something by paying money for it.

Examples

• I want to buy a new car.

• She bought a gift for her friend.

• Can you buy milk at the supermarket?

How to Use buy

buy something (collocation)

To purchase an item. — "I need to buy some new shoes."

buy something for someone (prepositional phrase)

To purchase an item as a gift for another person. — "She bought a present for her mother."

buy something from someone/somewhere (prepositional phrase)

To purchase an item from a specific seller or location. — "I bought this book from a small shop."

Synonyms of buy

Words with a similar meaning to buy:

• get
• purchase
• acquire
• procure

Antonyms of buy

Words with the opposite meaning to buy:

• sell
• give

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