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The correct spelling is buying.
How to pronounce buying
/ˈbaɪ.ɪŋ/
verbIPA: /ˈbaɪ.ɪŋ/
Say it like: Buy-ing
The correct spelling is buying. To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods For example: "I'm going to buy my father something nice for his birthday."
Usage Examples
“I'm going to buy my father something nice for his birthday.”
“I've bought material comfort by foregoing my dreams.”
“He tried to buy me with gifts, but I wouldn't give up my beliefs.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods
- 2.To obtain by some sacrifice.
- 3.To bribe.
- 4.To be equivalent to in value.
- 5.To accept as true; to believe
noun
- 1.The act of making a purchase.
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