third-person singular verb
He or she gets something by paying money for it.
She buys fresh vegetables every Saturday.
The company buys new equipment regularly.
American English
How to pronounce buys
verbA1Very common word
BAIZ
/baɪz/
One syllable.
Form of buy
He or she gets something by paying money for it.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
third-person singular verb
He or she believes or accepts an idea, excuse, or explanation.
He never buys that excuse.
She buys the story completely.
Good to know
In this meaning, buys means believes, not purchases.
Useful expressions
to get more time before you must act or decide
The meeting bought us time.
to accept or believe an idea
She didn't buy into the plan.
a special offer in which you receive a second item at no extra cost
These shirts are buy one, get one free.
Related words & forms
Use bought for past actions and after have; never say buyed.