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UK//bɔːt//US//bɔt//

Meaning of Bought

The past tense of 'buy': to have exchanged money for goods.

In simple words: To have received something by paying money.

Bought in a sentence

  • I bought a new phone yesterday.
  • She bought some groceries for dinner.
  • They bought a house last year.
  • He bought tickets to the concert online.
  • We bought gifts for everyone at the party.

How to use Bought

Used in everyday conversations and written contexts. Avoid using in formal settings where the past tense is not needed. Often confused with 'brought'.

Grammar pattern

buy + object

Memory hint

Think of 'bought' as 'bought a lot', meaning you spent your money.

Related words

Collocations with Bought

  • bought items
  • bought a ticket
  • bought goods
  • bought time
  • bought a house

Synonyms for Bought

  • purchased
  • acquired
  • procured
  • secured
  • obtained

Opposites of Bought

Common mistakes with Bought

  • Confused with 'brought' (past tense of 'bring').
  • Incorrect spelling ('bot' instead of 'bought').
  • Using 'buyed' instead of 'bought'.

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Frequently asked questions about Bought

What does Bought mean?

To have received something by paying money.

What is the definition of Bought?

The past tense of 'buy': to have exchanged money for goods.

How do you use Bought in a sentence?

I bought a new phone yesterday.

Can you give another example of Bought?

She bought some groceries for dinner.

What are synonyms for Bought?

Common alternatives include purchased, acquired, procured, secured, obtained.

What is the opposite of Bought?

Opposite meanings include sold, returned.

What words go with Bought?

It commonly pairs with bought items, bought a ticket, bought goods, bought time, bought a house.

What are common mistakes when using Bought?

Confused with 'brought' (past tense of 'bring'). Incorrect spelling ('bot' instead of 'bought'). Using 'buyed' instead of 'bought'.

How do you pronounce Bought?

US: //bɔt//, UK: //bɔːt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Bought?

Used in everyday conversations and written contexts. Avoid using in formal settings where the past tense is not needed. Often confused with 'brought'.