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deal¹ Definition

deal (dēl)

transitive verb dealt, deal·ing

  1. to portion out or distribute
  2. to give; administer to deal someone a blow
  3. Slang to sell (illegal drugs)

Etymology: ME delen < OE dǣlan, to divide, share, akin to Ger teilen: see deal

intransitive verb

  1. to have to do (with); concern oneself or itself science deals with facts
  2. to act or conduct oneself: followed by with deal fairly with others
  3. to consider or attend to; handle; cope (with) to deal with a problem
  4. to do business; trade (with or in) to deal with the corner grocer, to deal in cutlery
  5. to distribute playing cards to the players
  6. Slang to sell illegal drugs

noun

    1. the act of distributing playing cards
    2. cards dealt
    3. a player's turn or right to deal
    4. a round of play
  1. a business transaction
  2. ☆ a bargain or agreement, esp. when secret or underhanded
    1. Informal a particular kind of behavior or conduct toward another; treatment a square deal
    2. a particular plan, policy, or administration, usually involving some sort of distribution the New Deal

deal¹ Idioms

big deal

Informal
  1. ☆ a very important or impressive person or thing
  2. ☆ an exclamation of mock wonderment, admiration, joy, etc.

make a big deal out of

Informal to attach extreme importance to; make a big fuss about

deal² Definition

deal (dēl)

noun

an indefinite, but considerable, amount or degree: now usually preceded by good or great a great deal of trouble

Etymology: ME del < OE dǣl, a part, share, akin to Goth dails

deal³ Definition

deal (dēl)

noun

  1. a fir or pine board of any of several sizes
  2. fir or pine wood

Etymology: ME & MDu dele < PGmc *thela- < IE base *telo-, flat surface, board > Gr tēlia, baker's board, gambling table

adjective

made of deal

deal Synonyms

deal

n.

  1. An agreement, often secret or underhanded

    understanding, settlement, compromise, arrangement; see agreement 3, bargain 2, contract.

  2. A business transaction

    venture, proceeding, dealings, sale; see transaction.

  3. A hand at cards; often used figuratively

    new deal, cut and shuffle, single round, appointment, distribution of cards, honest deal, opportunity, chance, fresh start, square deal.

  4. A lot

    plethora, abundance, superabundance; see plenty.

a good (<strong><em>or</em> </strong>great) deal

a lot, quite a bit, a considerable amount; see much.

make a big deal out of*

deal Synonyms

deal

v.

  1. To distribute

    apportion, allot, dispense; see administer 2, distribute 1.

  2. To do business with

    trade, traffic, bargain, barter; see buy 1, sell 1.

deal Usage Examples

Object

blow: I think the deniers have been dealt a very serious blow.

Preposition: with

  • complaint: Find out more about how we deal with complaints.
  • issue: They should deal fully with each issue on which the decision will turn.
  • matter: Terms of Reference: To deal with any matter which will not admit of delay.
  • problem: We propose two methods for dealing with the local minima problem.
  • inquiry: Our aim is to deal with enquiries, whenever possible, within twenty-four working hours of receipt.
  • situation: We've been there for each other to deal with the situation.

Adjective modifier

  • great: However, a great deal has stayed in the gulf region.
  • good: To get a good deal on no credit check loans a borrower must search for the right offers.
  • fair: We will give farmers a fairer deal in the market place.
  • big: Carl La Fong Says: June 15th, 2006 at 10:55 am Big deal.
  • cheap: However, beware of the really cheap deals, as some lenders won't offer to pay your transfer fees.
  • two-year: Left-back Clapham, 30, has signed a two-year deal at Molineux after being released by Birmingham City at the end of last season.

Converse of object

  • negotiate: Partner Edmund Probert and Solicitors Silas Brown and Philip Wolfgang negotiated the deal and provided legal advice.
  • sign: Martin signs Microsoft ad deal Demetri Martin has signed a deal to star in Microsoft's new marketing campaign.
  • strike: We struck a deal and I did become his promoter.
  • spend: Our readers are dedicated SF and fantasy fans, and spend a great deal of money on their interest.
  • agree: Once they have agreed a deal with the vendors, only then will they decide on the management's equity stake.

Noun used with modifier

  • sponsorship: The blow will be even harder following the collapsed ITV Digital sponsorship deal with the Nationwide league.
  • mortgage: This should only be payable if you are applying for a special mortgage deal, like a fixed or capped rate mortgage.