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Buy

/baɪ/

EN

To acquire something in exchange for money, or to accept the truth of a statement.

I need to buy some milk on my way home.

Etymology

Comes from Old English 'bycgan', meaning 'to purchase', of Germanic origin. It has remained in core English vocabulary to describe the exchange of goods for money.

Quick answers

What does Buy mean?

Buy means: To acquire something in exchange for money, or to accept the truth of a statement.

How do you pronounce Buy?

Buy: /baɪ/

How is Buy used in a sentence?

I need to buy some milk on my way home.