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buy with Russian translation
buy usage examples
Я, возможно, куплю этот плащ, если он подойдёт.
I might buy this trench if it fits well.
Она собирается купить подходящие туфли к этому платью.
They plan to buy matching shoes for the dress.
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buy belongs to the topic "Top 300, E-commerce". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
buy synonyms
What's the difference between buy / purchase / get / pay for / shop (for) / order
General neutral verb for obtaining something in exchange for money.
I want to buy that coat.
Я хочу купить это пальто.
More formal than 'buy', commonly used in written, legal or business contexts.
She decided to purchase the designer dress online.
Она решила приобрести дизайнерское платье онлайн.
Informal and broad: can mean acquire, receive, or obtain in many ways, not only by buying.
I’ll get some new shoes this weekend.
Я куплю (дословно: возьму/добываю) новые туфли в эти выходные.
Emphasizes making the payment; focuses on the act of paying rather than the acquisition itself.
I’ll pay for the bag with my card.
Я заплачу за сумку своей картой.
Refers to the activity/process of looking for and buying goods; can emphasize browsing.
I’m going to shop for a new jacket.
Я собираюсь походить по магазинам в поисках новой куртки.
To request goods or services, often by phone or online; implies placing a request rather than immediate possession.
I ordered the dress from the boutique’s website.
Я заказала платье на сайте бутика.
Informal: to collect or quickly buy something, often implying personal pickup rather than delivery.
I’ll pick up the scarf on my way home.
Я заберу шарф по пути домой.
To spend a lot of money on something indulgent; implies extravagance or treating oneself.
She decided to splurge on a luxury handbag.
Она решила потратиться на роскошную сумку.
To compare shops or prices before buying; emphasizes looking for the best deal rather than immediate purchase.
You should shop around before you buy a new coat.
Тебе стоит сравнить магазины, прежде чем покупать новое пальто.
To order something before it is released or available; implies advance purchase/booking.
He preordered the limited-edition boots months ago.
Он заранее заказал эти ограниченные ботинки несколько месяцев назад.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce buy and what this word means
buy translation: покупать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce buy
/ˈbaɪ/
buy translation
покупать
buy examples
I might buy this trench if it fits well.
buy transcription
/ˈbaɪ/, /ˈbaɪ/
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Questions about this word
buy meaning: what does it mean?
purchase
buy pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
buy is pronounced as /ˈbaɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
buy definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I might buy this trench if it fits well. Translation: Я, возможно, куплю этот плащ, если он подойдёт.
Is buy part of E-commerce vocabulary?
Yes, buy (покупать) can be learned in the E-commerce topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is buy part of Professional English vocabulary?
Yes, buy (покупать) can be learned in the Professional English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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