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dealing

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. 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.

noun

  1. 1.(chiefly in the plural) A business transaction.
  2. 2.One's manner of acting toward others; behaviour; interactions or relations with others.

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