First Known Use: 1599
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1bought
\ˈbȯt\
2bought
adjective
Definition of BOUGHT
: store 2 <bought clothes>
Origin of BOUGHT
past participle of buy
Related to BOUGHT
- Synonyms
- ready–made, mass-produced, off-the-peg [chiefly British], off-the-rack, off-the-shelf, store, store-bought
- Antonyms
- bespoke (also bespoken), custom, customized, custom-made, tailored, tailor-made
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bought
Definition of BOUGHT for Kids
past and past participle of buy
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