What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “buy”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “buy”

The antonyms of buy are sell and dispose of. The antonyms sell and dispose of convey the opposite meaning of buy, which is to give away or get rid of something in exchange for money.

Explore all Antonyms of “buy”

• sell
• dispose of

Definitions and Examples of sell, dispose of

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

sell

To exchange goods or services for money.

Example

He decided to sell his old car to buy a new one.

dispose of

To get rid of something; to throw away or sell.

Example

She had to dispose of her old furniture before moving to a new house.

Key Differences: sell vs dispose of

• 1. Sell implies exchanging goods or services for money, while dispose of can mean getting rid of something in any way possible.
• 2. Sell is often used in a commercial context, while dispose of can be used in any context where something needs to be thrown away or gotten rid of.

Effective Usage of sell, dispose of

• 1. Business Transactions: Use buy and sell to describe commercial transactions.
• 2. Decluttering: Use dispose of to describe getting rid of unwanted items.
• 3. Environmentalism: Use dispose of to describe proper waste management and recycling practices.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of buy are sell and dispose of. Sell implies exchanging goods or services for money, while dispose of can mean getting rid of something in any way possible. Use these words to describe business transactions, decluttering, and environmentalism.