buying
word · lemma: buy
/ˈbaɪɪŋ/
BY-ing
/bˈaɪɪŋ/
BY-ing
Definition
The act of getting something by paying money for it. It can also refer to the process of choosing and purchasing things.
Usage & Nuances
Often used as a noun or as part of verb phrases like 'buying clothes' or 'buying a house'. In everyday English, 'shopping' is more common for the general activity, while 'buying' focuses more directly on the act of purchase.
Spanish: compra - comprandoPortuguese (BR): compra - comprandoPortuguese (PT): compra - a comprarChinese (Simplified): 购买 - 采购Chinese (Traditional): 購買 - 採購Hindi: खरीदना - खरीदारीArabic: شراءBengali: কেনাRussian: покупкаJapanese: 購入Vietnamese: muaKorean: 구매Turkish: satın almaUrdu: خریدIndonesian: pembelian - membeli
Example Sentences
Buying food online is easy now.
basic
She is buying a new bag.
basic
We are thinking about buying a car.
basic
I'm not buying his excuse at all.
natural
They're buying drinks for everyone tonight.
natural
We're buying more time until the team is ready.
natural