“Buy”
Definition:
The word “buy“ is a verb that means to get something in exchange for money. It can also mean to accept or believe something, especially an idea or explanation.
Transitive
Definition of the verb form:
When a verb is used in a sentence in a different or modified way to describe the context of an action performed by the subject, it’s known as Verb form. There are up to five forms of a verb.
Base form(root)
Simple past
Past participle
Present Participle
Third Person Singular
You need to know all forms of the verbs to make sentences in different contexts or tenses.
Here are examples of the five forms V1, V2, V3, V4, and V5 of the verb “Buy” used in sentences. See the examples below.
Base Form (V1):
I buy fruits from the local market every week. Do you enjoy shopping for fresh produce?
Simple Past (V2):
She bought a new dress yesterday. Did you see her wearing it?
Past Participle (V3):
He has bought a house in the countryside. Have you ever dreamed of living in a quiet place?
Present Participle / Gerund (V4):
They are buying gifts for the party. Are you helping them pick something nice?
Third Person Singular (V5):
He buys books online every month. Do you prefer shopping in stores or online?
Each form is used based on the tense and context of the sentence.
Meaning of the Verb “Buy” and Its Usage in Sentences. Five Examples are given below:
To get something in exchange for money:
“I buy coffee from this café every morning. Do you have a favorite café?”
To acquire something for someone:
“He bought a toy for his little brother. Isn’t it sweet to surprise loved ones?”
To invest in or support:
“They are buying shares in a new company. Have you ever thought about investing?”
To believe or accept something:
“I didn’t buy his excuse for being late. Do you believe him?”
To pay for something to enjoy an experience:
“She bought tickets for the concert next week. Are you planning to go too?”
The Synonyms of the Given Word “Buy”:
- Purchase
- Acquire
- Obtain
- Invest in
- Procure
- Shop for
The Antonyms of the Given Word “Buy”:
- Sell
- Return
- Reject
- Forfeit
- Dispose of
Base Form (Root) | Simple Past (V2) | Past Participle (V3) |
went | gone | |
wrote | written | |
made | made | |
bought | bought | |
found | found | |
read | read | |
saw | seen | |
admitted | admitted | |
learned/learnt | learned/learnt | |
caught | caught | |
drove | driven | |
thought | thought | |
met | met | |
sold | sold | |
cooked | cooked | |
sent | sent | |
gave | given | |
drew | drawn | |
spent | spent | |
left | left | |
said | said | |
fell | fallen | |
watched | watched | |
did | done | |
called | called | |
liked | liked | |
lived | lived | |
died | died | |
had | had | |
kept | kept | |
cut | cut |
