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- pronunciation:
- dil
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
deals, dealing, dealt |
| definition 1: |
to take specific action about something (usu. fol. by "with").
I'll deal with the broken mailbox tomorrow.She was able to deal with the problem herself and didn't need to call in a professional.We must deal with this matter carefully.- synonyms:
- cope with, handle, manage, reckon with, treat
- similar words:
- ponder, reflect on
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| definition 2: |
to act or behave toward other people, esp. in difficult or potentially difficult situations (usu. fol. by "with").
I wish he would deal with me honestly.As a waiter, you have to know how to deal with customers.- synonyms:
- act, behave, function, reckon with
- similar words:
- attend, contend, cope with, struggle
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| definition 3: |
to interact (usu. followed by "with").
As a cook, he never has to deal with the customers.When I'm tired, I really don't want to deal with people. |
| definition 4: |
to make business arrangements or agreements (usu. fol. by "with").
I think they are the best bank in this town to deal with if you're looking for a loan.We get all our pies for the restaurant from that bakery. We've been dealing with them for years. |
| definition 5: |
to engage in business or trade (usu. fol. by "in").
My uncle deals in antiques.- synonyms:
- trade, traffic
- similar words:
- bargain, dicker, haggle, market, negotiate
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| definition 6: |
to concern oneself with; apply one's thoughts to (usu. fol. by "with" or "in").
We are not dealing with that subject now; we will discuss it later.He doesn't deal in trivialities. |
| definition 7: |
to give out cards in a card game.
I'll shuffle, and you can deal.- similar words:
- deliver
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| related words: |
barter, manage, peddle, sell, trade |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to give out as one's proper share.
Each soldier was dealt his rations.- synonyms:
- allot, apportion, dispense, distribute, give, share
- similar words:
- allocate, bestow, divide, dole out, impart, mete out, parcel out, portion
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| definition 2: |
to give or deliver.
The younger man dealt him a blow to the chest.- synonyms:
- administer, deliver
- similar words:
- aim, direct, give, impart, inflict, send
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| definition 3: |
to give out (cards) to players in a card game.
You need to deal seven cards to each player.- synonyms:
- distribute, give out, hand out
- similar words:
- deliver, dispense, dole out
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| related words: |
administer, disburse, distribute, mete, share |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an agreement or price established between two or more parties that is thought to be mutually advantageous.
We made a deal to share the money equally.I thought it was a deal at the time, but now I think I paid too much.My mechanic friend got me a good deal on a used transmission.- synonyms:
- agreement, arrangement, bargain, pact, transaction
- similar words:
- accord, business, compact, contract, dealings, negotiation, settlement, treaty
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| definition 2: |
a secret agreement.
How many of the gang were in on the deal?- synonyms:
- plot, scheme
- similar words:
- agreement, collusion, concurrence, conspiracy, plan
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| definition 3: |
quantity (usu. prec. by "good" or "great").
I have a deal to think about before I make my decision.A thousand dollars was a great deal of money at that time.She spent a good deal of time on the project.- synonyms:
- lot, quantity
- similar words:
- degree, extent
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| definition 4: |
the act of distributing playing cards in a card game.
It's your deal.- synonyms:
- hand, round
- similar words:
- apportionment, distribution, game
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| definition 5: |
treatment given to one by another.
She gave him a bad deal in the end.- synonyms:
- time, treatment
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| related words: |
amount, compromise, haggle, hand, transaction, treaty |
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