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\ ˈbȯt How to pronounce bought (audio) \

Definition of bought

 (Entry 1 of 2)

past tense and past participle of buy

bought

adjective

Definition of bought (Entry 2 of 2)

: store sense 2 bought clothes
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Synonyms & Antonyms for bought

Synonyms: Adjective

mass-produced, off-the-peg [chiefly British], off-the-rack, off-the-shelf, ready-made, store, store-bought

Antonyms: Adjective

bespoke (also bespoken), custom, customized, custom-made, tailored, tailor-made

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Examples of bought in a Sentence

Adjective

 a bought dress that looked like a high-end designer item

First Known Use of bought

Adjective

1796, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for bought

Adjective

past participle of buy

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Kids Definition of bought

past tense and past participle of buy

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