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Deal: Meanings, Examples, and Common Usage (3 meaning)

Meaning 1：handle a problem (deal)

deal 🔊

/diːl/

v., n.

To take action to solve a problem or handle a difficult situation.

Deal with problem: student solving math homework at desk

handle a problem 🔊

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/ˈhændl ə ˈprɒbləm/

v., n.

To take necessary actions to manage or resolve an issue or difficult situation.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English 'dælan' meaning 'to divide, distribute'.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine a dealer dividing a pile of cards fairly. Deal = divide + allocate.

📖 Example

I need to deal with this pile of homework before I can watch TV. 🔊 I need to deal with this pile of homework before I can watch TV.

🔗 Collocations

deal with a problem – to take action to solve a problem

deal with an issue – to handle a particular matter

deal with a crisis – to manage a critical situation

🔄 Synonyms

handle (v.) – To deal with or manage a situation

manage (v.) – To cope with or control something

address (v.) – To take action to deal with a problem

🚫 Antonyms

ignore (v.) – To pay no attention to a problem

neglect (v.) – To fail to care for or deal with something

avoid (v.) – To keep away from a difficult situation

🌱 Derivatives

dealer (n.) – A person who deals in something

dealing (n.) – The activity of buying and selling

dealt (v.) – Past tense of deal

📖 Cultural Story

In medieval England, a 'deal' was a fair share or portion; later evolved into business agreements. The phrase 'a good deal' emerged in the 18th century.

Meaning 2：trade in goods (deal)

deal 🔊

/diːl/

v., n.

To buy and sell things as a business, or to do business with someone.

Deal in goods: business handshake with car and gold

trade in goods 🔊

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/treɪd ɪn ɡʊdz/

v., n.

To engage in the business of buying and selling specific items, often as one's occupation.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

My uncle deals in vintage cars, buying and restoring them. 🔊 My uncle deals in vintage cars, buying and restoring them.

🔗 Collocations

deal in antiques – to buy and sell antique items as a business

deal with a supplier – to do business with a person or company that provides goods

strike a deal – to reach a business agreement

🔄 Synonyms

trade (v.) – To buy and sell goods or services

barter (v.) – To exchange goods without using money

sell (v.) – To give something in exchange for money

🚫 Antonyms

buy (v.) – To obtain something by paying for it

purchase (v.) – To acquire something by paying for it

refrain (v.) – To hold back from engaging in trade

🌱 Derivatives

dealer (n.) – A person who buys and sells goods

dealing (n.) – The activity of trading

Meaning 3：business agreement (deal)

deal 🔊

/diːl/

v., n.

An agreement or arrangement, especially in business, where both sides get something.

Deal agreement: signing partnership contract on desk

business agreement 🔊

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/ˈbɪznəs əˈɡriːmənt/

v., n.

A formal arrangement or contract between parties, typically involving mutual benefits or concessions.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

We finally reached a deal with the supplier, which will save us a lot of money. 🔊 We finally reached a deal with the supplier, which will save us a lot of money.

🔗 Collocations

make a deal – to reach an agreement

close a deal – to finalize a business agreement

sign a deal – to formally agree to a contract

🔄 Synonyms

agreement (n.) – A negotiated arrangement between parties

contract (n.) – A legally binding agreement

pact (n.) – A formal agreement between groups

🚫 Antonyms

dispute (n.) – A disagreement or argument

disagreement (n.) – Lack of consensus

breach (n.) – A violation of a contract

🌱 Derivatives

dealmaker (n.) – A person who negotiates deals

dealbreaking (adj.) – Causing a deal to fail

dealt (v.) – Past tense of deal (also used in agreement contexts)