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buying

Pronunciation: [/ˈbaɪ.ɪŋ/]

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buying: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use buying in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “shopping”

(noun) the act of acquiring goods or services in exchange for money. When you go to a store and exchange money for something you want, you are buying it.

Example

I enjoy buying new clothes for the school year.

Example

I didn't like buying groceries today because the lines were too long.

Example

What do you usually enjoy buying when you go shopping?

Context: “general”

(verb) to obtain something by paying money for it. When you go to a store and give the cashier money for an item, you are buying it.

Example

She is buying a new car this weekend.

Example

I am not buying that excuse this time.

Example

Are you planning on buying a new phone soon?

How to pronounce buying

Pronunciation: [/ˈbaɪ.ɪŋ/]

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