Buy Definition & Meaning
buy
- noun
- an advantageous purchase; "she got a bargain at the auction"; "the stock was a real buy at that price"
- verb
- obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction; "The family purchased a new car"; "The conglomerate acquired a new company"; "She buys for the big department store"
- make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence; "This judge can be bought"
- be worth or be capable of buying; "This sum will buy you a ride on the train"
- acquire by trade or sacrifice or exchange; "She wanted to buy his love with her dedication to him and his work"
- accept as true; "I can't buy this story"
"Buy" in song lyrics
See how buy is used in real songs:
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"And wanted all the things that your money could buy?"
2 Live Crew — I Can't Go for That -
"She's workin' at the mack make-up counter next to Best Buy"
7L & Esoteric — Stalker -
"Taking a look but you never buy"
Lily Allen — Nan You're a Window Shopper *
Words that rhyme with buy
Usage tips for "buy"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "buy" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for buy to find words that pair well.
Use "buy" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does buy mean?
- an advantageous purchase; "she got a bargain at the auction"; "the stock was a real buy at that price" obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction; "The family purchased a new car"; "The conglomerate acquired a new company"; "She buys for the big department store" make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence; "This judge can be bought" be worth or be capable of buying; "This sum will buy you a ride on the train" acquire by trade or sacrifice or exchange
- What part of speech is buy?
- Buy is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does buy have?
- Buy has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).