buy
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/baɪ/]
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1. buy (verb) — sense 1
Definition: To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods.
Example: Who'd Father buy the car for? He bought it for me, not for you.
2. buy (verb) — sense 2
Definition: To obtain, especially by some sacrifice.
Example: I've bought material comfort by foregoing my dreams.
3. buy (verb) — sense 3
Definition: To suffer consequences for (something) through being deprived of something; to pay for (something one has done).
Example: VVhat villaine, doſt ſtrike me? I ſweare by the rood,
As I am Iacke Strawe, thou ſhalt buy it with thy blood.
4. buy (noun) — sense 4
Definition: Something which is bought; a purchase.
Example: At only $30, the second-hand kitchen table was a great buy.
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