ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Bought

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈbɔːt/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Bought is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of buy.

Meaning

simple past and past participle of buy.

More Meanings

  1. (informal, politics) Compromised by money from special interests; corrupt.
  2. A bend; flexure; curve; a hollow angle.
  3. A bend or hollow in a human or animal body.
  4. A curve or bend in a river, mountain chain, or other geographical feature.
  5. The part of a sling that contains the stone.
  6. A fold, bend, or coil in a tail, snake's body etc.

Example Sentences

People have bought gas masks.
She bought an expensive bag last week.
Our products can be bought at your local store.
Any senators who vote for this bill must be bought.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sold, get, won, gotten, acquisition, invited.

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