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purchases

n. C / U
B1 Intermediate US //ˈpɝtʃəsəz// UK //pˈɜːtʃɪsɪz// pur·chas·es

n. things that you have bought. It can also mean the act of buying something.

n. items acquired through a financial transaction; the act or instance of buying something.


SIMPLE

She carried her new purchases home in a large bag.

CONTEXTUAL

The store offers a full refund on all purchases made within the last thirty days if you keep the receipt.

COMPLEX

While individual purchases may seem insignificant, the cumulative effect of consumer spending drives the national economy and influences long-term retail trends.

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Used as a countable noun when referring to specific items bought; used as an uncountable noun when referring to the general act of buying.

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