deal meaning
deal :
agreement, contract
noun
▪ They signed a deal for the new project.
▪ They signed an agreement for the new project.
▪ The deal was beneficial for both parties.
▪ The agreement was beneficial for both parties.
paraphrasing
▪ agreement – deal
▪ contract – agreement
▪ arrangement – agreement
▪ pact – deal
deal :
to handle, to manage
verb
▪ She deals with customer inquiries.
▪ She handles customer inquiries.
▪ He deals the cards to each player.
▪ He distributes the cards to each player.
paraphrasing
▪ handle – deal
▪ manage – handle
▪ treat – handle
▪ process – handle
Pronunciation
deal [diːl]
The word is pronounced as 'deel' with a long 'e' sound.
Common phrases and grammar about deal
deal - Common meaning
noun
agreement, contract
verb
to handle, to manage
Part of Speech Changes for "deal"
▪ dealer (noun) – someone who deals
▪ dealing (noun) – the act of dealing
Common Expressions with "deal"
▪ make a deal – create an agreement
▪ close a deal – finish an agreement
▪ deal with problems – handle problems
▪ deal cards – distribute cards
Important examples of deal in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, deal can refer to an agreement or to handling tasks.
Example of a confusing word: deal with (to manage or handle)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
When used as a verb, deal is often followed by 'with'.
deal
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
make a deal
to create an agreement
call the deal
to end the agreement
Differences between similar words and deal
deal
,
bargain
differences
Deal is a general agreement, while bargain often implies negotiation for a better price.
deal
,
They reached a deal to start the project.
differences
mince – chop
Words with the same origin as deal
The origin of deal
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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