Pronunciation

/baɪ/

Definitions

• Verb: (n) To acquire by paying money or its equivalent; purchase. (v) To support or espouse the cause or policies of (a person or political party). Note: The noun form is rarely used, but it can be found in the context of financial transactions.
• Noun: An act of purchasing; a transaction. (slang) A girlfriend or boyfriend.

Phrases

• “Buy something” means to make a purchase.
• “Buy into” implies accepting or supporting an idea or belief.
• “Buy low, sell high” is a financial strategy.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “I’m going to buy a new laptop for my studies.”
• Noun: “Her investment portfolio includes a mix of stocks and bonds she bought last year.”
• Slang: “He’s been buying into the local community events lately.”

Synonyms

• Purchase
• Obtain
• Acquire
• Invest
• Pay for
• Buy out

Antonyms

• Sell
• Donate
• Gift
• Lose (in the context of losing money in a transaction)