buying
Translation
buying, purchasing
Examples
Panic buying emptied the store shelves.
Panic buying emptied the shop shelves.
The buying power of the dollar has decreased.
The buying power of the dollar has decreased.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) buying the act of purchasing in a certain way. Panic buying is a serious problem.
buying ((...)) the ability to purchase things. The buying power of consumers is strong.
Similar Words
Synonyms: purchasing, shopping, acquisition; Antonyms: selling
Etymology
The gerund form of the verb 'to buy', from Old English 'bycgan'.
Memory Tips
Refers to the act of purchasing something. Think of the phrase 'buying and selling'.