deal

Sense 1 noun

a particular instance of buying or selling

it was a package deal

Sense 2 verb

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

This book deals with incest

Sense 3 noun

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

he made a bargain with the devil

Sense 4 verb

take into consideration for exemplifying purposes

Take the case of China

Sense 5 noun

(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

a batch of letters

Sense 6 verb

take action with respect to (someone or something)

How are we going to deal with this problem?

Sense 7 noun

a plank of softwood (fir or pine board)

Sense 8 verb

come to terms with

We got by on just a gallon of gas

Sense 9 noun

wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir)

Sense 10 verb

administer or bestow, as in small portions

administer critical remarks to everyone present

Sense 11 noun

the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time

I didn't hold a good hand all evening

Sense 12 verb

do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood

She deals in gold

Sense 13 noun

the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement)

he got a good deal on his car

Sense 14 verb

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

I can deal with this crew of workers

Sense 15 noun

the act of distributing playing cards

the deal was passed around the table clockwise

Sense 16 verb

behave in a certain way towards others

He deals fairly with his employees

Sense 17 noun

the act of apportioning or distributing something

the captain was entrusted with the deal of provisions

Sense 18 verb

distribute cards to the players in a game

Who's dealing?

Sense 19 verb

direct the course of; manage or control

You cannot conduct business like this

Sense 20 verb

give out as one's portion or share

Sense 21 verb

give (a specific card) to a player

He dealt me the Queen of Spades

Sense 22 verb

sell

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