boughten
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈbɔːtən/
KK: /ˈbɔtən/
adjective
Definition
Made or produced by buying rather than making it yourself; refers to items that are commercially available.
Example
She prefers boughten bread over homemade bread because it saves her time.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more boughten
Superlative: most boughten
Conversation
Have you tried that new bakery downtown?
Not yet, but I heard their bread is really good!
I bought some boughten bread from there yesterday.
Oh nice, I need to check it out soon!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
commercial
purchased
artificial
Antonyms
homemade
natural
genuine
verb
Definition
This word refers to something that has been purchased or acquired through buying.
Example
She has a boughten gift for her friend.
Tense Forms
Past: bought
Past Participle: boughten
Conversation
Did you know I boughten a new book yesterday?
Really? What book did you get?
I boughten the latest thriller by that famous author.
Root Explanation
Boughten → This word originates from Middle English 'boughte', the past participle of 'bough', meaning to buy. The suffix '-en' indicates a form of the verb, suggesting that it refers to something that has been bought.
Memory Tip
Think of 'bought' as the past action of purchasing, and the '-en' ending helps you remember that 'boughten' refers to something that has been purchased.
Visually Confused Words
foughten
thoughten
toughen
roughen
oughtnt
brought