Bought Meaning and Definition
Bought
Pronunciation
/ˈboʊt/
Part of Speech
Past Participle of the Verb “Buy”
Definition
A thing obtained by the act of buying, typically something that has been purchased or acquired.
Examples
- I bought a new laptop and it’s been working great.
- She bought a few paintings from the local artist.
Synonyms
- Purchased
Antonyms
- Sold
- Lost
Etymology
The word “bought” comes from the Old English word “bōht”, which means “purchased” or “acquired”. It has remained largely unchanged since then.
Usage Notes
The word “bought” is typically used in the past tense to describe a completed action of buying something. It can also be used in the present participle form (“buying”) to describe the act of buying something in progress.
Cultural References
“The 39 Steps” by Alfred Hitchcock features a famous phrase: “The Man in Black bought a ticket.”
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- “Got a good bug” – meaning something was bought at a good price
- “Picked up a great deal” – meaning something was bought at a low price
Related Words or Phrases
- Buy
- Sell
- Salvage
Collocations
- bought online
- bought in bulk
- bought for a steal
Frequency of Use
The word “bought” is a common verb and is used frequently in everyday language.
Common Misspellings
- Begot
- Byot