Meaning & use

deal

noun·Everyday

An agreement between two or more parties, especially in business, or the act of distributing or handling something.

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The two companies reached a deal to share technology and reduce production costs.

She had to deal with an angry customer first thing in the morning.

A note on using this word

Deal with means to handle a situation or person, while a deal as a noun usually refers to a business or trade agreement.

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