buying (A2)
gerund
Pronunciation: /ˈbaɪ.ɪŋ/
Definition
The action of purchasing something; the act of acquiring goods or services in exchange for money.
Examples
Online buying has increased dramatically in recent years.
The store is known for its competitive prices and excellent buying experience.
He is responsible for the buying of raw materials for the factory.
How to Use buying
- buying [noun] (collocation)
- The act of purchasing a specific item or type of item. — "She enjoys buying flowers for her apartment."
- buying [adjective] [noun] (collocation)
- Purchasing something with a particular quality. — "He was looking for buying a reliable used car."
- buying [noun] from [noun] (prepositional phrase)
- Purchasing something from a specific source. — "They are buying supplies from a local vendor."
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