Pronunciation

/diːəl/

Definitions

Noun

1. A transaction or arrangement: “We made a deal to buy the house.”
2. Agreement or arrangement between parties: “They struck a deal over the terms of employment.”
3. Treatment or portion: “She got a good deal on the dress.”
4. A specific quantity or amount: “He bought five pounds of meat in a single deal.”
5. An act or skill: “He’s a master dealmaker.”

Verb

1. To make or negotiate an agreement: “Let’s deal with this matter now.”
2. To handle or manage something efficiently: “She dealt with the situation calmly.”
3. To play a card game by exchanging cards: “He dealt the cards to each player.”

Adjective

1. Affordable or favorable: “This car is a great deal.”
2. Easy to manage or accomplish: “The project was a breeze to deal with.”

Phrases

• “Deal with” means to handle or resolve a problem or issue.
• “No deal” signifies that an agreement or negotiation has not been reached.
• “Cut a deal” implies making a compromise or agreement.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “We closed the deal after several rounds of negotiations.”
• Verb: “She couldn’t deal with the pressure at work, so she took a break.”
• Adjective: “The apartment is a steal; it’s a real deal.”

Synonyms

• Bargain
• Agreement
• Contract
• Transaction
• Negotiation
• Settlement
• Arrangement
• Deal-making
• Bargain hunt
• Accommodation