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How to pronounce “buy

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Pronunciation guide for buy

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of buy with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
The Starfish and the Spideryou want to buy sell trade or connect to
Definition summary
(transitive, ditransitive) To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods.

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce buy

The Starfish and the Spider

you want to buy sell trade or connect to

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “buy

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (transitive, ditransitive) To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods.
  • (transitive, ditransitive) To obtain, especially by some sacrifice.
  • (transitive, archaic) To suffer consequences for (something) through being deprived of something; to pay for (something one has done).
  • (transitive) To bribe.
  • (transitive) To be equivalent to in value.
  • (transitive, informal) to accept as true; to believe
  • (intransitive) To make a purchase or purchases, to treat (for a drink, meal or gift)
  • (poker slang, transitive) To make a bluff, usually a large one.
  • [Noun]
  • Something which is bought; a purchase.

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