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How to pronounce bought
Say it like this: /ˈbɔt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does bought mean?
adjCompromised by money from special interests; corrupt.
“Any senators who vote for this bill must be bought.”
nounA bend; flexure; curve; a hollow angle.
A bend or hollow in a human or animal body.
A curve or bend in a river, mountain chain, or other geographical feature.
“the river it selfe turneth North east and is stil a navigable streame. On the westerne side of this bought is Tauxenent with 40 men.”
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