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Meaning of Buy
The primary meaning of the word "buy" is to obtain something in exchange for payment or something of value.
Definitions
- To obtain something in exchange for payment or something of value
- To pay or agree to pay a price for something
- To acquire or obtain something, especially as a result of effort or negotiation
Etymology of Buy
The word "buy" originates from Old English "bycgan", which is also related to Old Norse "byggja" and Gothic "bugjan", all of which are derived from the Proto-Germanic word "bugiz", and ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European root "bheug-", meaning to bend or curve, possibly in reference to the act of bending or inclining towards something to acquire it.
Example Uses
- I will buy a new car next year.
- She bought a house in the city.
- They are buying tickets for the concert.
- The company will buy out its competitor.