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deal
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- pronunciation:
- dil
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
deals, dealing, dealt |
| definition 1: |
to handle or give your attention to.
We must deal with this problem carefully.I don't have time to deal with these bills right now.- synonyms:
- handle, manage
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| definition 2: |
to act or behave toward other people
She is honest in the way she deals with people.- synonyms:
- act, behave, function
- similar words:
- attend, struggle
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| definition 3: |
to do business; trade.
My uncle deals in truck tires.- similar words:
- bargain, negotiate
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| definition 4: |
to give out (cards) to people who are playing in a card game.
It's your turn to deal the cards.- synonyms:
- distribute, give out, hand out
- similar words:
- deliver, dispense
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| related words: |
distribute, share |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an agreement or bargain.
We made a deal to share the money equally.- similar words:
- business, contract, negotiation
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| definition 2: |
a quantity or degree.
A million dollars is a great deal of money.- synonyms:
- lot
- similar words:
- degree
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| related words: |
amount, compromise, treaty |
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