buy
verb (used with object)
to acquire the possession of, or the right to, by paying or promising to pay an equivalent, especially in money; purchase.
am buying
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present progressiveof buy (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The only thing for sale at Mr. Sachs’s store might be contemplative contradictions, but I for one am buying.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
“I am buying a lot of spinach,” she said, laughing.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 21, 2023
I am buying my first property at the age of 28, which I am extremely proud of.
From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2023
Typically, if I am buying meat or fish at the store, I'll try to stretch it across at least two meals.
From Salon ● May 27, 2023
“I am here already. I am hungry, finally. You will not eat with me? I am buying the food tonight.”
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
