English · Common Verbs
bought
/bɔːt/
[/bɔːt/]
past tense and participle of buy
Beginnerverb
Definition
Past tense and past participle of 'buy': to have obtained something by paying money.
Example
We bought a new car last month and it has already proven very reliable on long trips.
We bought a new car last month and it has already proven very reliable on long trips.
Etymology
From Old English 'bohte', past tense of 'bycgan' (to buy).
How & Where It’s Used
Serves as both the simple past and past participle; not to be confused with 'brought'.