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buy

The correct spelling is buy.

How to pronounce buy

/baɪ/
noun

IPA: /baɪ/

Say it like: Buee

The correct spelling is buy. Something which is bought; a purchase. For example: "At only $30, the second-hand kitchen table was a great buy."

Usage Examples

At only $30, the second-hand kitchen table was a great buy.

I'm going to buy my father something nice for his birthday.

I've bought material comfort by foregoing my dreams.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Something which is bought; a purchase.

verb

  1. 1.To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods
  2. 2.To obtain by some sacrifice.
  3. 3.To bribe.
  4. 4.To be equivalent to in value.
  5. 5.To accept as true; to believe

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