Definition of "buy"

Kid-friendly meaning of buy, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "buy" mean?

buy (verb) — to get something by paying money for it.

Part of speechVerb Syllables1 (buy)

Example sentences using "buy"

Grade K–2
I want to buy a toy.
Grade 3–5
She saved up her allowance for months so she could buy a new bike.
Grade 6–8
Sometimes the smartest thing you can buy is the thing you've been talking yourself out of for a really long time — and sometimes it's the opposite.

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