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Moderatedealing
The correct spelling is dealing.
How to pronounce dealing
verb
IPA: /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
Say it like: Dee-lin-g
The correct spelling is dealing. To distribute among a number of recipients, to give out as one’s portion or share. For example: "The fighting is over; now we deal out the spoils of victory."
Usage Examples
“The fighting is over; now we deal out the spoils of victory.”
“I was dealt four aces.”
“The whole crowd waited for him to deal a real humdinger.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To distribute among a number of recipients, to give out as one’s portion or share.
- 2.To administer or give out, as in small portions.
- 3.To distribute cards to the players in a game.
- 4.To pitch.
- 5.To have dealings or business.
noun
- 1.(chiefly in the plural) A business transaction.
- 2.One's manner of acting toward others; behaviour; interactions or relations with others.
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