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单词 buy
释义

buy

1 of 2

verb

ˈbī How to pronounce buy (audio)
bought ˈbȯt How to pronounce buy (audio) ; buying

transitive verb

1
: to acquire possession, ownership, or rights to the use or services of by payment especially of money : purchase
buy a car
buying stock in the company
bought us dinner
2
a
: to obtain in exchange for something often at a sacrifice
They bought peace with their freedom.
b
Christianity : redeem sense 6
bought us with his blood
3
: bribe, hire
buy a public official
4
: to be the purchasing equivalent of
The dollar buys less today than it used to.
5
: accept, believe
I don't buy that hooey.
often used with into
buy into a compromise

intransitive verb

: to make a purchase
Now is a good time to buy.

buy

2 of 2

noun

1
: something of value at a favorable price
especially : bargain
It's a real buy at that price.
2
: an act of acquiring possession, ownership, or rights to the use or services of something by payment especially of money : an act of buying (see buy entry 1 sense 1) : purchase
an undercover drug buy
Phrases
buy into
: to purchase a portion of or interest in
the TV network bought into its local football team
buy it or buy the farm
: to get killed : die
buy time
: to delay an imminent action or decision : stall

Synonyms

Verb

  • cop [slang]
  • pick up
  • purchase
  • take

Noun

  • bargain
  • deal
  • pennyworth
  • snip [British]
  • steal
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Verb I bought this hat for $10. He bought the quilt from a local artist. Stock prices are low, so now is a good time to buy. He said it was a mistake, but I don't buy it. Noun four cartons of ice cream for four dollars is a real buy
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Deal-making among videogame companies has surged in recent years, including Microsoft Corp.’s $75 billion deal earlier this year to buy Activision Blizzard. Sam Schechner, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 The show will include family activities, vendors, food trucks and a place to buy pumpkins, mums and other fall décor. Marc Bona, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 Frenchy erected a gigantic Burma-Shave display in his store, encouraging shoppers to buy a jar and send him into space. John Kelly, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Kim Kardashian is diving into the private equity game, starting a buyout firm that will invest in and buy a range of companies. Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2022 Although patrons can simply walk up and buy handmade bowls at the event, Friedens this year is selling tickets online in advance. Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Austin Hammond and his wife may be able to buy a home sooner than expected because of the debt relief President Joe Biden announced in August. Amy Nakamura, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 But savvy shoppers know a secret: teens are actually the most fun to buy gifts for. Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2022 For example, the cheapest way to buy chicken is whole. Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022
Noun
The results are based on the trading platform’s customer notional net percentage buy/sell behavior for stocks that comprise the S&P 500 sectors. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 Disney+ subscribers will be able to take advantage of a buy two, get two free offer on Disney Cruises, and Walt Disney World will roll out a discount offer for subscribers as well. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2022 The new seven-figure ad buy will air on cable, digital and streaming platforms. Mike Memoli, NBC News, 6 Sep. 2022 Her opponent this cycle, Democratic candidate Christina Bohannan, also launched a seven-figure ad buy earlier this month, ratcheting up the spending for the Iowa congressional seat. Fox News, 2 Sep. 2022 If your pores need a serious detox, consider this budget buy. Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Aug. 2022 So, is Hyatt stock a buy, given the strong recent momentum? Trefis Team, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 For retailers, digital wholesale tools also provide a way to visualize and understand their buy. Outside Online, 25 Aug. 2022 Billed as a buy ‘n’ fly aircraft, Recon’s simplicity and size mean that any wannabe fliers won’t need a pilot’s license. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb and Noun

Middle English byen, from Old English bycgan; akin to Goth bugjan to buy

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

1879, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

buy 1 of 2

verb

ˈbī How to pronounce buy (audio)
bought
ˈbȯt
; buying
: to get by paying for : purchase

buy

2 of 2

noun

: bargain entry 1 sense 2
I got a good buy at the grocery store.

buy 1 of 2

verb

1
as in to purchase
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for I really want to buy that new book, but I don't have enough money right now

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • purchase
  • take
  • get
  • acquire
  • obtain
  • win
  • procure
  • pick up
  • cop
  • garner
  • finance
  • gain
  • secure
  • offer
  • bid
  • repurchase
  • rebuy
  • pay (for)
  • negotiate (about)
  • deal (for)
  • bargain (with)
  • haggle (for)
  • exchange (for)
  • trade (for)
  • spring (for)
  • palter (with)
  • barter (for)
  • chaffer (with)
  • dicker (over)
  • horse-trade (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • sell
  • merchandise
  • deal (in)
  • market
  • retail
  • merchandize
  • vend
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2
as in to bribe
to influence someone with a bribe there were rumors that the mobster had bought the judge

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • bribe
  • have
  • lure
  • entice
  • seduce
  • persuade
  • pay off
  • poison
  • get at
  • tempt
  • provoke
  • square
  • corrupt
  • induce
  • oil the palm of
  • motivate
  • subvert
  • spur
  • bait
  • oil the hand of
  • grease the palm of
  • debase
  • dishonor
  • prostitute
  • fix
  • taint
  • stimulate
  • lead on
  • degrade
  • debauch
  • demean
  • trap
  • allure
  • goad
  • defile
  • grease the hand of
  • warp
  • pervert
  • tamper (with)
  • abase
  • beguile
  • profane
  • deprave
  • flatter
  • snare
3
as in to believe
to regard as right or true if you buy that story, then I have a bridge in Brooklyn you might be interested in

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • believe
  • take
  • accept
  • trust
  • understand
  • swallow
  • credit
  • set store by
  • set store on
  • account
  • presume
  • assume
  • suppose
  • deduce
  • infer
  • accredit
  • conclude

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • reject
  • discredit
  • suspect
  • doubt
  • question
  • distrust
  • challenge
  • disbelieve
  • dispute
  • mistrust
  • misdoubt
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buy

2 of 2

noun

as in steal
something bought or offered for sale at a desirable price four cartons of ice cream for four dollars is a real buy

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • steal
  • bargain
  • deal
  • gift
  • pennyworth
  • snip
  • bonus
  • present
  • clearance
  • premium
  • closeout
  • cheapie
  • freebee
  • freebie
  • markdown
  • windfall
  • giveaway
  • boon

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • overcharge
  • soaking
  • gouging
  • markup
  • rip-off
  • luxury
  • surcharge
  • extravagance
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