Deals
diːlz
Definitions
3 meaningsTo distribute cards in a card game or to give or provide something.
diːlz
To distribute (cards) to players in a card game.
The casino deals new cards after each game.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're playing cards. When you 'deal' the cards, you give them out to everyone. It's like sharing something.
👶 For kids: Giving out cards in a card game.
More Examples
She deals with difficult customers calmly.
The company deals in electronics.
How It's Used
"The dealer deals five cards to each player."
To conduct business; to be involved with; to interact with.
diːlz
To have business or other dealings.
The store deals in antiques.
💡 Simply: When you 'deal' with something, it means you're managing it or handling it. Like when you 'deal' with a problem, or 'deal' with customers.
👶 For kids: Working or doing things with someone or something.
More Examples
She deals with a lot of stress at work.
How do you deal with difficult situations?
How It's Used
"The two companies deal directly with each other."
"They deal with each other in a friendly way."
An agreement or arrangement.
diːlz
A transaction or agreement, especially a business arrangement.
They struck a deal to sell the company.
💡 Simply: A 'deal' is when you agree with someone about something, like a special offer or an arrangement.
👶 For kids: An agreement between people.
More Examples
It was a sweet deal that they couldn't refuse.
The used car salesman had lots of great deals to offer.
How It's Used
"The company made a deal with the supplier."
"That's a good deal - a win win situation"
Idioms & expressions
a done deal
Something that has already been decided or agreed, and cannot be changed.
"The contract is signed; it's a done deal."
to deal with
To take action to solve a problem or handle a situation.
"I need to deal with this paperwork before the end of the day."
From Middle English delen, from Old English dǣlan ('to divide, share').
The word 'deal' has been used since Old English primarily to mean to distribute or divide.