Basic Details
Word: Buy
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To obtain something by paying money for it.
Synonyms: Purchase, Acquire, Obtain
Antonyms: Sell, Divest, Relinquish
Idioms and Phrases
- Buy a pig in a poke: To buy something without inspecting it first, leading to potential disappointment. Example: "He bought a car without testing it first; he really bought a pig in a poke."
- Buy time: To delay something or gain a little extra time before taking action. Example: "She tried to buy time by asking the teacher more questions before her presentation."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I want to buy a new bicycle for riding to school every day.
Example 2: They decided to buy books for their summer reading programme.
Example 3: If you save your pocket money, you can buy that video game youve been wanting.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "buy" comes from the Old English word "bycgan," which means "to acquire or purchase"? It has been used in English for many centuries!
Famous Quote
"The best things in life are not things; but if you want them, you have to buy them." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "buy" mean?
a) To create something
b) To obtain something by paying money
c) To sell something
d) To borrow something
Answer: b) To obtain something by paying money
2. Which of these is a synonym of "buy"?
a) Lease
b) Sell
c) Acquire
d) Give
Answer: c) Acquire
3. What is an antonym of "buy"?
a) Obtain
b) Invest
c) Sell
d) Collect
Answer: c) Sell
4. Which sentence uses "buy" correctly?
a) She decided to buy a new computer for school.
b) He wanted to buy with his friends.
c) They are buying a song together.
d) We will buy to the market tomorrow.
Answer: a) She decided to buy a new computer for school.
5. What does "buy time" mean?
a) To purchase extra hours
b) To delay something
c) To buy a clock
d) To schedule an event
Answer: b) To delay something
