A1verb 1K

Buy

🇬🇧 UK /["/baɪ/","/baɪz/","/bɔːt/","/ˈbaɪɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/baɪ/","/baɪz/","/bɔːt/","/ˈbaɪɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Buy

to obtain something by paying money for it

In simple words: To get something by paying money for it.

Buy in a sentence

• I want to buy a new bicycle for the summer.
• Can you buy some milk on your way home?
• She decided to buy a gift for her friend's birthday.
• They went to the store to buy groceries.
• Do you want to buy tickets for the concert?

How to use Buy

Commonly used in everyday situations. Suitable for both spoken and written language. Avoid in very formal contexts where alternatives like 'purchase' may be preferred.

Grammar pattern

buy + object

Memory hint

Think of 'buy' as 'bring home using your money'.

Related words

Collocations with Buy

• cheaply
• online
• locally
• can afford to
• can’t afford to
• at
• for
• from
• buy and sell
• money can buy
• money can’t buy
• cheaply
• online
• locally
• can afford to
• can’t afford to
• at
• for
• from
• buy and sell
• money can buy
• money can’t buy

Synonyms for Buy

• purchase
• acquire
• obtain
• procure
• snap up

Opposites of Buy

• sell
• give away

Common mistakes with Buy

• Used with wrong prepositions, e.g., 'buy for a car' instead of 'buy a car'.
• Confusion between 'buy' and 'sale'.
• Omitting the object, e.g., saying 'I want to buy.' instead of 'I want to buy a book.'

Frequently asked questions about Buy

What does Buy mean?

To get something by paying money for it.

What is the definition of Buy?

to obtain something by paying money for it

How do you use Buy in a sentence?

I want to buy a new bicycle for the summer.

Can you give another example of Buy?

Can you buy some milk on your way home?

What are synonyms for Buy?

Common alternatives include purchase, acquire, obtain, procure, snap up.

What is the opposite of Buy?

Opposite meanings include sell, give away.

What words go with Buy?

It commonly pairs with cheaply, online, locally, can afford to, can’t afford to, at, for, from, buy and sell, money can buy, money can’t buy, cheaply, online, locally, can afford to, can’t afford to, at, for, from, buy and sell, money can buy, money can’t buy.

What are common mistakes when using Buy?

Used with wrong prepositions, e.g., 'buy for a car' instead of 'buy a car'. Confusion between 'buy' and 'sale'. Omitting the object, e.g., saying 'I want to buy.' instead of 'I want to buy a book.'

How do you pronounce Buy?

US: /["/baɪ/","/baɪz/","/bɔːt/","/ˈbaɪɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/baɪ/","/baɪz/","/bɔːt/","/ˈbaɪɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Buy?

Commonly used in everyday situations. Suitable for both spoken and written language. Avoid in very formal contexts where alternatives like 'purchase' may be preferred.

What CEFR level is Buy?

"Buy" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.