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buying

BY-ing/ˈbaɪ.ɪŋ/

Noun pluralbuyings

2 meanings of buying

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  1. 1
    purchasingverb
    Present participle of buy. Use this form for an action in progress, as in "is buying" or "was buying."

    He is buying a new bike with his savings.

    They are buying tickets for the show tonight.

    UsagePast forms: she bought, she has bought (not incorrect: buyed).

    Note
  2. 2
    act of purchasenouncountable or uncountable
    The act of paying money to get something.

    Like trading your money for the things you want at a store.

    Buying in large amounts can save you money.

    Careful buying helped the family save money each month.

    UsageOften comes after another word: impulse buying, panic buying.

    Similarpurchasing, shopping, spending

    Oppositeselling

    Note

buying is a form of buy

buy, verb: To get something by paying money for it, for yourself or for someone else. Full entry

Forms
buybuys he/she/itbuying -ing formbought past tense, past participle
Spelling
buy → buying: add -ing

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Origin

From the verb "buy" plus "-ing".

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 1 fact