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deal1
- pronunciation:
- dil
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
deals, dealing, dealt |
| definition 1: |
to be concerned or to handle (usually followed by "with" or "in").
We must deal with this subject carefully.- synonyms:
- cope with, handle, treat
- similar words:
- ponder, reflect on
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| definition 2: |
to act or behave (usually followed by "with").
She is honest in the way she deals with people.- synonyms:
- act, behave, function
- similar words:
- attend, contend, cope with, struggle
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| definition 3: |
to do business; trade.
My uncle deals in antiques.- synonyms:
- traffic
- similar words:
- bargain, market, negotiate
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| definition 4: |
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, sell |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an agreement or bargain.
We made a deal to share the money equally.- synonyms:
- agreement, bargain, pact, transaction
- similar words:
- accord, business, compact, contract, negotiation, settlement
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| definition 2: |
amount (usually used with "good" or "great").
She tended her plants with a great deal of care.- synonyms:
- lot
- similar words:
- degree, extent
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| related words: |
amount, compromise, hand, transaction, treaty |
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