deal

Definitions

1. noun

   In old use, a share or part of something.

   Examples

   • We gave three deals of grain to the king.
   • Each worker got an equal deal of the harvest.
   ≈allotment≈apportionment≈distribution
2. noun

   An agreement, especially in business.

   Examples

   • They made a deal.
   • It is a great deal for both companies.
3. noun

   A large amount, as in a great deal.

   Examples

   • There is a great deal of difference between them.
   • She spent a good deal of time on the report.
   ≈batch≈flock≈good deal≈great deal≈hatful +13 more
4. verb

   To give out shares to a number of people.

   Examples

   • The fighting is over, so now we deal out the prizes.
   • The king dealt out gold to his men.
   ≈apportion≈divvy up≈share≈share out≈portion out
5. verb

   To give out something, such as help or harm.

   Examples

   • The loss dealt another blow to the team's hopes.
   • She dealt out kind words to everyone.
   ≈administer≈allot≈deal out≈dish out≈dispense +7 more
6. verb

   To take action about a problem or person.

   Examples

   • We need to deal with this problem now.
   • The manager will deal with your complaint herself.
7. verb

   To give out cards in a game.

   Examples

   • I was dealt four aces.
   • She shuffled the cards and dealt.
8. verb

   To hit someone or cause harm.

   Examples

   • The boxer dealt a blow to his head.
   • The attack deals a lot of damage.
9. verb

   In baseball, to throw the ball to the batter.

   Examples

   • The crowd waited for him to deal a fast one.
   • He wound up and dealt a fastball down the middle.
   ≈pitch≈throw
10. verb

    To do business with someone.

    Examples

    • We have dealt with this supplier for ten years.
    • They deal in used cars.
11. verb

    To behave toward others.

    Examples

    • He dealt fairly with everyone he met.
    • The king dealt justly with his people.