Definition

To purchase something before it is available for general sale.

Example

Many customers choose to prebuy tickets for the concert to ensure they get a good seat.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Are you going to prebuy those concert tickets tomorrow?

Yeah, I heard they sell out really fast.

Good idea! I should probably prebuy mine, too.

Definitely! It’s better to secure them early.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Prebuy → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "buy" (from Old English "bycgan", meaning to purchase). The word "prebuy" means to purchase something before a certain time or event.

Memory Tip

Think of buying something "before" ("pre-") it is needed — that's what prebuy means.

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