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bargain

bar·gain

bargain

 
 
pronunciation:
bar gn
parts of speech:
noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
phrases:
bargain for, bargain on, in the bargain, into the bargain
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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
definition 2: whatever is obtained as the result of such an agreement.
synonyms:
barter, buy, truck
similar words:
commodity, exchange, goods, purchase, services
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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phrase: in the bargain, into the bargain
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
inflections: bargains, bargaining, bargained
definition 1: to talk over the terms of a transaction or exchange; negotiate.
synonyms:
chaffer, dicker, haggle, negotiate
similar words:
confer, deliberate
definition 2: to decide the terms of a transaction or exchange; make a bargain.
similar words:
agree, contract, decide, settle
 
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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phrase: bargain for, bargain on
derivation: bargainer (n.)
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