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bar·gain (bär′gən)
noun
- a mutual agreement or contract in which the parties settle on what should be given or done by each
- the terms of such an agreement
- such an agreement considered in terms of its worth to one of the parties to make a bad bargain
- something offered, bought, or sold at a price favorable to the buyer
Etymology: ME & OFr bargaine < OFr bargaignier, to haggle < Frank *borganjan, to lend, akin to OE borgian, borrow
intransitive verb
- to discuss the details of a transaction, contract, treaty, etc., trying to get the best possible terms
- to make a bargain or agreement
transitive verb
Related Forms:
- bargainer bar′·gainer noun
bargain for
- to try to get cheaply
- to expect; anticipate; count on also bargain on
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Alternate definitions:
bargain
n.
An agreement
An advantageous purchase
good value, good deal, discount, reduction, marked-down price, markdown, good buy, value*, buy*, steal*, giveaway*, deal*.
into the bargain*
bargain
v.
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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Converse of object
- grab: Check out their warehouse prices online and grab a bargain!
Adjective modifier
- Faustian: This brings us back to Todorov's metaphor of the Faustian bargain.
Modifies a noun
- basement: Bargain Basement items are sold with a 30 day warranty only.
Modifying Another Word
- collectively: North America In the USA over 40 % of public sector workers can't bargain collectively.
Noun used with modifier
- plea: His plea bargain included granting his choice of the judge who would impose his sentence.
The word usage examples above have been gathered from various sources to reflect current and historical usage. They do not represent the opinions of YourDictionary.com.
Thinköwhat I have got for Ireland? Something which she has wanted these past seven hundred years.Will
Curse the scientists, and all science into the bargain.
Necessity never made a good bargain.
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