Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Buy"
The meaning of "Buy" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
What does solid buy mean?
A:
hi I forgot to say that 'solid' is slang for 'good'. It's quite a masculine and working class thing to say but also it's probably quite 'current' and may not be used by English speakers in a few years' time. You can use it with friends, family and co-workers informally.
Q:
What does bought mean?
A:
bought é o passado do verbo "to buy" = comprar
Q:
What does I'm not buying it. mean?
A:
I don't believe it/you
Q:
What does register(when i buy a coffee) mean?
A:
The register is the computer/machine where you pay your bill.
Q:
What does I'm buying. mean?
A:
私が払いは持ちます
Example sentences using "Buy"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with i buy you a book..
A:
Do you like it? I’ll buy it for you
“Get” is also a natural way to say “buy”
Do you like it? I’ll buy it for you
“Get” is also a natural way to say “buy”
Q:
Please show me example sentences with buy into .
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Buy into usually means accept the truth of something, believe, but is usually negative. (Not buy into…)
You don’t expect me to buy into the idea that this guy is innocent.
I didn’t buy into the idea that this was a good investment, so I told John I wasn’t interested.
You don’t expect me to buy into the idea that this guy is innocent.
I didn’t buy into the idea that this was a good investment, so I told John I wasn’t interested.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with of
by
buy.
by
buy.
A:
'The book was written *by* her'
'Did you *buy* the book?'
'Did you *buy* the book?'
Q:
Please show me example sentences with bought.
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bought é o passado de Buy que quer dizer comprar.
I bought some ice cream.
Last week, I bought a new car.
She bought a dress for your mother.
They bought many things in the market.
I bought some ice cream.
Last week, I bought a new car.
She bought a dress for your mother.
They bought many things in the market.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with "buy into"(It means "agree with").
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"I can't believe she would buy into my lie so easily"
"Ha, there's no way I'm buying into that"
"He'll never buy into that, it's bogus!"
These are just a few examples, but the main thing you should remember when using this phrase is that it generally only deals with lies. You shouldn't use it when talking about neutral topics. Here's an example of a sentence where you should NOT use the phrase.
Person one: It is very hot out.
Person two: Yes, I'll buy into that.
Although "buy into" means to agree, it should not be used in a manner like this. The phrase only deals with deception. Instead, the conversation should go like this:
Person one: It is very hot out.
Person two: Yeah, definitely.
I hope this helps!
"Ha, there's no way I'm buying into that"
"He'll never buy into that, it's bogus!"
These are just a few examples, but the main thing you should remember when using this phrase is that it generally only deals with lies. You shouldn't use it when talking about neutral topics. Here's an example of a sentence where you should NOT use the phrase.
Person one: It is very hot out.
Person two: Yes, I'll buy into that.
Although "buy into" means to agree, it should not be used in a manner like this. The phrase only deals with deception. Instead, the conversation should go like this:
Person one: It is very hot out.
Person two: Yeah, definitely.
I hope this helps!
Synonyms of "Buy" and their differences
Q:
What is the difference between She will buy it for me and she will buy me it ?
A:
They mean the same thing, just phrased differently.
“She will buy it for me.” Sounds more natural.
Examples:
1. She will buy it for me for my birthday.
2. She will buy me it next week.
3. She will buy it for me when she gets paid.
“She will buy it for me.” Sounds more natural.
Examples:
1. She will buy it for me for my birthday.
2. She will buy me it next week.
3. She will buy it for me when she gets paid.
Q:
What is the difference between buy and pick up ?
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They could be the same but generally pick up implies whatever it is has already been paid for.
Q:
What is the difference between buy and purchase ?
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Significan prácticamente lo mismo! Purchase se suele usar más en contextos formales, cuando se compran cosas de cantidad/tamaño. "I purchased a piece of land" (Compré un terreno), pero "I bought a piece of land" es correcto también.
Se pueden usar indistintamente. "I bought a new phone." "I purchased a new phone."
Se pueden usar indistintamente. "I bought a new phone." "I purchased a new phone."
Q:
What is the difference between buy off and bribe ?
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“Buying off” means you are paying someone or multiple people so much of something (typically money) that they won’t cause trouble. Bribing means to offer someone something so in exchange they will do something the way you want. They are very similar but they do have different contexts. Buying off is seen more often in companies and businesses while bribing is seen everywhere.
Q:
What is the difference between I would buy them if they weren’t so expensive. and I would buy them if they weren’t too expensive. ?
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There really isn’t any difference in those two sentences just the words “so” and “too” are changed
Translations of "Buy"
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? bought
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How do you say this in English (US)? 自己住或者是因工作太忙儿没时间照顾孩子的人可以买我的发明(I think__________would buy my invention)
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People who live on their own or who do not have time to take care of their children because they are too busy can buy my invention
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? bought
A:
I think you meant pronunciation. Hope this helps.
Q:
How do you say this in English (UK)? bought
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Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? I'm wondering that buy the new macbook pro.
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--> "I'm thinking about whether to buy the new MacBook Pro (or not)."
--> "I'm thinking about whether (or not) to buy the new MacBook Pro."
~うか迷っています = I'm thinking/wondering about whether to ~ (or not)
--> "I'm thinking about whether to buy the new MacBook Pro (or not)."
--> "I'm thinking about whether (or not) to buy the new MacBook Pro."
~うか迷っています = I'm thinking/wondering about whether to ~ (or not)
Other questions about "Buy"
Q:
I couldn’t buy loaf of bread even for a bunch of bills. Does this sound natural?
A:
× I couldn’t buy loaf of bread even for a bunch of bills.
✓ I couldn’t buy a loaf of bread even with a bunch of bills.
Maybe also try "I couldn't buy a loaf of bread even with a lot of bills" or "I couldn't buy a loaf of bread even with a lot of money"
✓ I couldn’t buy a loaf of bread even with a bunch of bills.
Maybe also try "I couldn't buy a loaf of bread even with a lot of bills" or "I couldn't buy a loaf of bread even with a lot of money"
Q:
I’ll buy you All-Bran in case you get stopped up. Does it mean constipation?
A:
yeah, all-bran has a lot of fiber (which helps you poop better)
Q:
I can’t buy anything for lack of money.
Is this expression natural?
Is this expression natural?
A:
correct form of ur sentence:
I can't buy anything because I lack money
you can also simply say:
I can't buy anything because I'm broke
I can't buy anything because I lack money
you can also simply say:
I can't buy anything because I'm broke
Q:
Please show me how to pronounce bought.
A:
It’s kinda weird saying it over and over agin for me, but that’s how it is.
Q:
Please show me how to pronounce bought.
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