Word noun
buying
n.
US /ˈbaɪɪŋ/ UK /bˈaɪɪŋ/ buy·ing
Definition
- 01 B1 Intermediate
the act of paying money to get something.
the act or process of acquiring something through a financial transaction.
Simple“The buying of a new house is a very stressful process for most families.”
In context“The sudden surge in institutional buying drove the stock price to an all-time high within a single trading session.”
UsageOften used as an uncountable noun or as part of a compound like 'buying power'.
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Etymology
From buy + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Level A1 · Beginner
Frequency Common
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