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Wordabulary

buy

Pronunciation
Verb A1 Beginner

Quick answer

To get something by paying money for it.

"He bought a loaf of bread on his way home."

Synonyms and antonyms

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Usage notes

The past tense of buy is bought, not buyed.

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To get something by paying money for it.

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