nounπShareA division, a portion, a share."We gave three deals of grain in tribute to the king."partamountbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(often followed by of) An indefinite quantity or amount; a lot (now usually qualified by great or good)."The teacher gave us a great deals of homework this week. "amountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn act of dealing or sharing out.""The teacher supervised the deals of playing cards to ensure no one cheated." "businesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe distribution of cards to players; a player's turn for this."The first deal in the card game was a good hand for Sarah. "gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA particular instance of buying or selling; a transaction"We need to finalise the deal with Henderson by midnight."businesscommercefinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSpecifically, a transaction offered which is financially beneficial; a bargain.""I always check the supermarket flyers for the best deals on groceries." "businesseconomyfinancecommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn agreement between parties; an arrangement"He made a deal with the devil."businesseconomylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA situation, occasion, or event.""School bake sales are often fun deals for students and their parents." "situationeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA thing, an unspecified or unidentified object."The deal with four tines is called a pitchfork."thingitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo distribute among a number of recipients, to give out as oneβs portion or share."The fighting is over; now we deal out the spoils of victory."businesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo administer or give out, as in small portions."The teacher deals out worksheets at the beginning of class. "actionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo distribute cards to the players in a game."I was dealt four aces."gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pitch."The whole crowd waited for him to deal a real humdinger."sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have dealings or business."Our company only deals with suppliers who have a good reputation. "businesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo conduct oneself, to behave."She always deals fairly with her classmates, even when they disagree. "characteractionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take action; to act."The teacher deals fairly with all of her students. "actionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo trade professionally (followed by in)."She deals in gold."businesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sell, especially to sell illicit drugs."This club takes a dim view of members who deal drugs."policeactionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be concerned with."My sister deals with a lot of stress at work. "businesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo handle, to manage, to cope."She deals with customer complaints calmly and professionally. "actionbusinessjobprocessabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareWood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir)."The carpenter preferred working with deals because it was soft and easy to cut for the bookshelf project. "materialplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA plank of softwood (fir or pine board)."The carpenter needed several deals to build the new bookcase. "materialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA wooden board or plank, usually between 12 or 14 feet in length, traded as a commodity in shipbuilding."The shipbuilder needed several deals for the new sailboat's frame. "materialnauticalbuildingindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading