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deal

The correct spelling is deal.

How to pronounce deal

/diːl/
noun

IPA: /diːl/

Say it like: Dee-l

The correct spelling is deal. A division, a portion, a share. For example: "We gave three deals of grain in tribute to the king."

Usage Examples

We gave three deals of grain in tribute to the king.

I believe it's your deal.

We need to finalise the deal with Henderson by midnight.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A division, a portion, a share.
  2. 2.(often followed by of) An indefinite quantity or amount; a lot (now usually qualified by great or good).
  3. 3.An act of dealing or sharing out.
  4. 4.The distribution of cards to players; a player's turn for this.
  5. 5.A particular instance of buying or selling; a transaction

verb

  1. 1.To distribute among a number of recipients, to give out as one’s portion or share.
  2. 2.To administer or give out, as in small portions.
  3. 3.To distribute cards to the players in a game.
  4. 4.To pitch.
  5. 5.To have dealings or business.

adjective

  1. 1.Made of deal.

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