deal

noun

UK /diːl/

Word Forms

singular	deal
plural	deals

1
countable a formal agreement, especially in business or politics
a business/peace/land deal
deal with:
a deal with a German TV company
deal between:
We think there was a deal between the CIA and the FBI.
do/cut/make/reach/strike a deal (with someone):
We’ve cut a deal with Germany on wine imports.
close a deal (=successfully complete it):
Now it was time to close the deal.
a deal goes through (=happens as arranged):
We’re 99% certain the deal will go through.
a deal falls through (=does not happen as arranged):
He nearly got the job but then the deal fell through.
get a good deal (on something) (=get it at a low price):
I got a really good deal on my new computer.
Synonyms and related words
Agreement and agreements
agreement
contract
deal
See alsodealing
2
countable usually singularan informal arrangement that you have with someone that gives you advantages or disadvantages
have a good deal:
I’ve got a really good deal living at Sophie’s house.
Synonyms and related words
Agreement and agreements
agreement
contract
deal
3
singular the way in which you are treated by other people
a good/better/fair deal (for someone):
They are demanding a fair deal for nurses.
get a rough/raw deal (=be treated unfairly):
Disabled people have got a raw deal under the current government.
Synonyms and related words
General words for behaviour and attitudes
default setting
behaviour
instinct
4
singular the act of giving cards to the people playing a game of cards
Whose deal is it next?
Synonyms and related words
Relating to card games
bid
call
cards
5
uncountable wood from fir or pine trees used for making furniture
a set of deal chairs
Synonyms and related words
Types of wood
ash
balsa
beech
6

the deal
spokenwhat is happening or going to happen
what’s the deal?:
So, what’s the deal? Is she coming or not?
Synonyms and related words
General words for situations and circumstances
situation
circumstance
conditions
7
blow the deal
to ruin a potential agreement with another party.
Prepare as much as possible so you don’t blow the deal.
Submitted by:
Will K from United Kingdom on 27/08/2019
Open Dictionary - August2019

phrases

big deal

a done deal

a good/great deal of something

it’s a deal

deal

noun

US /dil/

Word Forms

singular	deal
plural	deals

1
countable a formal agreement, especially in business or politics
a business/peace/land deal
deal with:
a deal with a German TV company
deal between:
We think there was a deal between the CIA and the FBI.
do/cut/make/reach/strike a deal (with someone):
We’ve cut a deal with Germany on wine imports.
close a deal (=successfully complete it):
Now it was time to close the deal.
a deal goes through (=happens as arranged):
We’re 99% certain the deal will go through.
a deal falls through (=does not happen as arranged):
He nearly got the job but then the deal fell through.
get a good deal (on something) (=get it at a low price):
I got a really good deal on my new computer.
Synonyms and related words
Agreement and agreements
agreement
contract
deal
See alsodealing
2
countable usually singularan informal arrangement that you have with someone that gives you advantages or disadvantages
have a good deal:
I’ve got a really good deal living at Sophie’s house.
Synonyms and related words
Agreement and agreements
agreement
contract
deal
3
singular the way in which you are treated by other people
a good/better/fair deal (for someone):
They are demanding a fair deal for nurses.
get a rough/raw deal (=be treated unfairly):
Disabled people have a raw deal under the current government.
Synonyms and related words
General words for behavior and attitudes
default setting
behavior
instinct
4
singular the act of giving cards to the people playing a game of cards
Whose deal is it next?
Synonyms and related words
Relating to card games
bid
call
cards
5

the deal
spokenwhat is happening or going to happen
what’s the deal?:
So, what’s the deal? Is she coming or not?
Synonyms and related words
General words for situations and circumstances
situation
circumstance
conditions
6
uncountable wood from fir or pine trees used for making furniture
a set of deal chairs
Synonyms and related words
Types of wood
ash
balsa
beech
7
blow the deal
to ruin a potential agreement with another party.
Prepare as much as possible so you don’t blow the deal.
Submitted by:
Will K from United Kingdom on 27/08/2019
Open Dictionary - August2019

phrases

big deal

a done deal

good deal

a good/great deal of something

it’s a deal

deal

verb intransitive/transitive

UK /diːl/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	deal
he/she/it	deals
present participle	dealing
past tense	dealt
past participle	dealt

1

deal
or
deal out
to give cards to the people playing a game of cards
Whose turn is it to deal?
Each player is dealt three cards.
2
to buy and sell illegal drugs
Many drug addicts deal as well.
Synonyms and related words
To buy and sell things
deal in
trade
barter
Synonyms and related words
To buy or use illegal drugs
abuse
be jacked up
come down

phrases

deal a blow to

phrasal verbs

deal in

deal out

deal with

deal

verb intransitive/transitive

US /dil/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	deal
he/she/it	deals
present participle	dealing
past tense	dealt
past participle	dealt

1

deal
or
deal out
to give cards to the people playing a game of cards
Whose turn is it to deal?
Each player is dealt three cards.
2
to buy and sell illegal drugs
Many drug addicts deal as well.
Synonyms and related words
To buy and sell things
deal in
trade
barter
Synonyms and related words
To buy or use illegal drugs
abuse
be jacked up
come down

phrases

deal a blow to

phrasal verbs

deal in

deal out

deal with

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blow the deal

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deal out

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