deal

A2
Pronunciation
/diːl/
Noun
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

A division, a portion, a share.

Example Sentences
  • We gave three deals of grain in tribute to the king.
2 Definition

(often followed by of) An indefinite quantity or amount; a lot (now usually qualified by great or good).

Synonyms
batch flock good deal great deal hatful heap load lot mass mess mickle mint muckle peck pile plenty pot quite a little raft sight slew spate stack tidy sum wad whole lot whole slew
3 Definition

An act of dealing or sharing out.

4 Definition

The distribution of cards to players; a player's turn for this.

Example Sentences
  • I believe it's your deal.
5 Definition

A particular instance of buying or selling; a transaction

Example Sentences
  • We need to finalise the deal with Henderson by midnight.
6 Definition

Specifically, a transaction offered which is financially beneficial; a bargain.

7 Definition

An agreement between parties; an arrangement

Example Sentences
  • He made a deal with the devil.
8 Definition

A situation, occasion, or event.

Example Sentences
  • What's the deal?
9 Definition

A thing, an unspecified or unidentified object.

Example Sentences
  • The deal with four tines is called a pitchfork.
10 Definition

Wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir).

11 Definition

A plank of softwood (fir or pine board).

12 Definition

A wooden board or plank, usually between 12 or 14 feet in length, traded as a commodity in shipbuilding.

Verb
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

To distribute among a number of recipients, to give out as one’s portion or share.

Example Sentences
  • The fighting is over; now we deal out the spoils of victory.
2 Definition

To administer or give out, as in small portions.

3 Definition

To distribute cards to the players in a game.

Example Sentences
  • I was dealt four aces.
4 Definition

To pitch.

Example Sentences
  • The whole crowd waited for him to deal a real humdinger.
5 Definition

To have dealings or business.

6 Definition

To conduct oneself, to behave.

7 Definition

To take action; to act.

8 Definition

To trade professionally (followed by in).

Example Sentences
  • She deals in gold.
9 Definition

To sell, especially to sell illicit drugs.

Example Sentences
  • This club takes a dim view of members who deal drugs.
10 Definition

To be concerned with.

11 Definition

To handle, to manage, to cope.

Example Sentences
  • I can't deal with this.
Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Made of deal.

Example Sentences
  • A plain deal table