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buying

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "buying" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

buying

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

buying is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, buying is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofbuying

1verb
  • To obtain (something) in exchange for money or goods

    Example: "I'm going to buy my father something nice for his birthday."

  • To obtain by some sacrifice.

    Example: "I've bought material comfort by foregoing my dreams."

  • To bribe.

    Example: "He tried to buy me with gifts, but I wouldn't give up my beliefs."

  • To be equivalent to in value.

    Example: "The dollar doesn't buy as much as it used to."

  • To accept as true; to believe

    Example: "I'm not going to buy your stupid excuses anymore!"

  • To make a purchase or purchases, to treat (for a meal)

    Example: "Let's go out for dinner. I'm buying."

  • To make a bluff, usually a large one.

    Example: "Smith tried to buy the pot on the river with a huge bluff"

1noun
  • The act of making a purchase.

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