How Do You Spell BOUGHT?

Pronunciation: [bˈɔːt] (IPA)

The word "bought" is spelled with the letters B-O-U-G-H-T and pronounced /bɔːt/. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word shows that the first sound is a voiced bilabial stop /b/. The second sound is an open-mid back rounded vowel /ɔː/, which is often followed by a blending of the K and T sounds. This word is used as the past tense of the verb "buy," which means to purchase something with money. Correct spelling of this word is important to avoid miscommunication and misunderstandings.

BOUGHT Meaning and Definition

  1. Bought is the past tense and past participle of the verb "buy." It is a transitive verb that refers to the act of obtaining or acquiring something in exchange for money or its equivalent value. When something is bought, it means that it has been purchased or acquired through a financial transaction.

    The act of buying typically involves selecting a particular item or service and paying the specified price for it. This transaction can take place in various contexts, such as in a store, market, online, or through a private arrangement. The act of buying is essentially the act of exchanging money or funds for ownership or possession of the desired item.

    Bought can also be used in a figurative sense, beyond the literal transaction of goods or services. It can refer to obtaining or gaining access to something through other means, such as knowledge, power, or influence. For example, one might say they "bought" their success through hard work and dedication, meaning they achieved it through personal effort and commitment.

    In summary, when something is "bought," it means that it has been acquired or obtained through a financial transaction, typically involving the exchange of money for goods, services, or ownership. It can also be used in a metaphorical sense to suggest gaining or achieving something through other means.

  2. • Of buy, which see.
    • Purchased.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of BOUGHT

The word "bought" has Middle English roots and can be traced back to the Old English term "bycgan" or "bycgan" which means "to buy" or "to purchase". This Old English term ultimately derives from the Common Germanic word "*bugjanan" which has the same meaning. The word "bought" has remained largely unchanged in terms of its spelling and meaning over the centuries, continuing to be used to refer to the act of acquiring something in exchange for money or other forms of payment.

Idioms with the word BOUGHT

  • sb has bought it The idiom "someone has bought it" generally implies that someone has been killed or died.
  • (have) bought it The idiom "(have) bought it" refers to being in a situation where one is facing trouble, danger, or consequences due to one's actions or decisions. It implies that the person is in trouble and will have to face the negative outcome or consequences.
  • bought the farm The idiom "bought the farm" is often used to mean someone has died.
  • bought The idiom "bought" typically refers to someone being influenced or controlled by another person or group, often due to bribery, favoritism, or corruption. It implies that the person has been compromised or their loyalties have been purchased in some way.
  • been there, done that, bought the T-shirt The idiom "been there, done that, bought the T-shirt" is used to express that someone has already experienced or accomplished something and has no further interest or enthusiasm regarding it. It implies a feeling of boredom, jadedness, or a lack of novelty towards a particular activity, event, or situation. The phrase is often used to indicate a sense of having already gained all there is to gain from a certain experience and not desiring to repeat it.

Similar spelling words for BOUGHT

Conjugate verb Bought

CONDITIONAL

I would bought
you would bought
he/she/it would bought
we would bought
they would bought
I would buy
we would buy
you would buy
he/she/it would buy
they would buy

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be buying
you would be buying
he/she/it would be buying
we would be buying
they would be buying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have bought
you would have bought
he/she/it would have bought
we would have bought
they would have bought

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been buying
you would have been buying
he/she/it would have been buying
we would have been buying
they would have been buying

FUTURE

I will buy
you will buy
he/she/it will buy
we will buy
they will buy

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be buying
you will be buying
he/she/it will be buying
we will be buying
they will be buying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have bought
you will have bought
he/she/it will have bought
we will have bought
they will have bought

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been buying
you will have been buying
he/she/it will have been buying
we will have been buying
they will have been buying

IMPERATIVE

you buy
we let´s buy

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to buy

PAST

I bought
you bought
he/she/it bought
we bought
they bought

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was buying
you were buying
he/she/it was buying
we were buying
they were buying

PAST PARTICIPLE

bought

PAST PERFECT

I had bought
you had bought
he/she/it had bought
we had bought
they had bought

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been buying
you had been buying
he/she/it had been buying
we had been buying
they had been buying

PRESENT

I buy
you buy
he/she/it buys
we buy
they buy

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am buying
you are buying
he/she/it is buying
we are buying
they are buying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

buying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have bought
you have bought
he/she/it has bought
we have bought
they have bought

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been buying
you have been buying
he/she/it has been buying
we have been buying
they have been buying

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