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The future tense form of 'buy' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb buy. Example: They will buy a house next year. (They will buy a house next year.)

Definition of “buy”

to acquire in exchange for money
to obtain possession or control of something by paying for it

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed

Future Simple	buy
Future Continuous	buying
Future Perfect	bought

Future Simple

The simple future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future.

Subject + will/shall + Verb + (Object)

Example

She will buy a gift for her sister's birthday.

Example

They will buy a new computer soon.

Future Continuous

The future continuous tense is used to describe actions that will be in progress at a specific time in the future.

Subject + will be + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At this time tomorrow, I will be buying groceries.

Example

They will be buying souvenirs during their vacation.

Future Perfect

The future perfect tense is used to indicate actions that will be completed at a specified point in the future.

Subject + will/shall have + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the end of the month, she will have bought all the necessary equipment.

Example

They will have bought a new house by the time they retire.

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