Definitions and Examples of purchase, buying
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The act of buying something; something that has been bought.
Example
I made a purchase at the store today.
The act of acquiring something by paying for it; the opposite of selling.
Example
Buying a car can be a stressful experience.
Key Differences: purchase vs buying
- 1Purchase is a more formal term that refers to the act of buying something, while buying is a more casual term.
- 2Purchase can also refer to the item that has been bought, while buying only refers to the act of acquiring something.
Effective Usage of purchase, buying
- 1Business Transactions: Use purchase and buying in business contexts to describe the exchange of goods or services.
- 2Consumer Behavior: Incorporate these antonyms in discussions about consumer behavior and decision-making.
- 3Financial Planning: Use these words to discuss personal finance, budgeting, and saving.
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Remember this!
The antonyms purchase and buying convey the opposite meaning of sale, which is the act of buying something. While purchase is a more formal term that refers to the act of buying something, buying is a more casual term. Use these words in business transactions, discussions about consumer behavior, and personal finance.
