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bar·gain
 bargain
- pronunciation:
- bar
g
 n
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- phrases:
- into the bargain, in the bargain, bargain on, bargain for
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an agreement that contains the terms of a transaction or exchange.
- synonyms:
- agreement, deal
- similar words:
- arrangement, compact, contract, exchange, pact, understanding
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| definition 2: |
whatever is obtained as the result of such an agreement.
- synonyms:
- barter, buy, truck
- similar words:
- commodity, exchange, goods, purchase, services
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| definition 3: |
something obtained at a good price, esp. if it is worth more than what was given in exchange.
- synonyms:
- steal
- antonyms:
- ripoff
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| related words: |
barter, buy, find, haggle, treaty |
| phrase: |
into the bargain |
| phrase: |
in the bargain |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
bargained, bargaining, bargains |
| definition 1: |
to talk over the terms of a transaction or exchange; negotiate.
- synonyms:
- chaffer, dicker, haggle, negotiate
- similar words:
- confer, deliberate
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| definition 2: |
to decide the terms of a transaction or exchange; make a bargain.
- similar words:
- agree, contract, decide, settle
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| related words: |
barter, deal, exchange, haggle |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to give in exchange for; trade.
She bargained her horse for a pony.- synonyms:
- barter, exchange, swap, trade
- similar words:
- switch, truck
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| related words: |
barter |
| phrase: |
bargain on |
| phrase: |
bargain for |
| derivation: |
bargainer (n.) |
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