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deal
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- pronunciation:
- dil
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
deals, dealing, dealt |
| definition 1: |
to take specific action about something, especially a problem (usually followed by "with" or "in").
The landlord says he is dealing with the broken elevator, and it should be fixed soon.My mom was able to deal with the problem herself and didn't need to call a repair person.- synonyms:
- cope with, handle, manage, treat
- similar words:
- ponder, reflect on
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| definition 2: |
to act or behave toward other people, especially in difficult situations (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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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to give out (cards) to players in a card game.
For this game, you deal seven cards to each player.- synonyms:
- distribute, give out, hand out
- similar words:
- deliver, dispense
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| related words: |
administer, distribute, share |
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