buy
Pronunciation:
/baɪ//baɪ/noun
Definitions
Something which is bought; a purchase.
Example: At only $30, the second-hand kitchen table was a great buy.
verb
Definitions
To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods
Example: I'm going to buy my father something nice for his birthday.
To obtain by some sacrifice.
Example: I've bought material comfort by foregoing my dreams.
To bribe.
Example: He tried to buy me with gifts, but I wouldn't give up my beliefs.
To be equivalent to in value.
Example: The dollar doesn't buy as much as it used to.