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BUY

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Buy.

How to pronounce buy:

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Buy - as a noun

An advantageous purchase

Example: "She got a bargain at the auction"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bargain10steal5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
purchase15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Buy - as a verb

Obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

Example: "The family purchased a new car"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
purchase15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquire18get4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
sell4

Make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

Example: "This judge can be bought"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bribe9corrupt11grease one's palms
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pay8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be worth or be capable of buying

Example: "This sum will buy you a ride on the train"

Acquire by trade or sacrifice or exchange

Example: "She wanted to buy his love with her dedication to him and his work"

Accept as true

Example: "I can't buy this story"

Example Sentences

"I want to buy a new phone."
"He buys groceries every Sunday."
"She always buys clothes on sale."
"We decided to buy a house instead of renting."
"I need to buy some birthday presents."
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Word Game Points

Is BUY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, buy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BUY has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is BUY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, buy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BUY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is BUY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, buy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BUY has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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