Past tense of BUY
English Grammar
The past tense of BUY is BOUGHT.
Pronunciation of BOUGHT
UK: / bɔːt / --- US: / bɔt /
You can hear the pronunciation in the video.
Example sentences with BOUGHT
- She bought many things at the shopping mall.
- I bought some new shoes yesterday.
- She bought a new dress for the party.
- He bought the last ticket to the concert.
- They bought a house in the suburbs.
- I bought groceries yesterday.
- She bought him a birthday present.
- He bought a coffee for his friend.
- I bought a fantasy novel.
- She bought a bouquet of flowers for her mother.
- He bought the company stock at a low price.
- They bought all the supplies needed for the trip.
- I bought a new phone last week.
- She bought the painting at an auction.
- He bought a round of drinks for everyone.
- They bought the old car for parts.
Next learning activities
See our List of past tense irregular verbs in English.
Watch our video about 101 Irregular Past Tense Verbs in English.
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