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BOUGHT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Bought.

How to pronounce bought:

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Bought - as a noun

An advantageous purchase

Example: "She got a bargain at the auction"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bargainsteal
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
purchase
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bought - as a verb

Obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

Example: "The family purchased a new car"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
purchase
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquireget
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
sell

Make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

Example: "This judge can be bought"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bribecorruptgrease one's palms
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pay
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be worth or be capable of buying

Example: "This sum will buy you a ride on the train"

Acquire by trade or sacrifice or exchange

Example: "She wanted to buy his love with her dedication to him and his work"

Accept as true

Example: "I can't buy this story"

Example Sentences

"I bought a new car yesterday."
"She bought a beautiful dress for the party."
"He bought a ticket to the concert."
"We bought some groceries at the supermarket."
"They bought a house in the suburbs."
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Word Game Points

Is BOUGHT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bought is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BOUGHT has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is BOUGHT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bought is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BOUGHT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is BOUGHT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bought is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BOUGHT has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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