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How to pronounce deal
Say it like this: /ˈdil/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does deal mean?
nounA division, a portion, a share, a part, a piece.
“We gave three deals of grain in tribute to the king.”
An indefinite quantity or amount; a lot (now usually qualified by great or good).
“There is a deal of obscurity concerning the identity of the species thus multitudinously baptized.”
verbTo distribute among a number of recipients, to give out as one’s portion or share.
“The fighting is over; now we deal out the spoils of victory.”
To administer or give out, as in small portions.
“Norwich returned to second in the Championship with victory over Nottingham Forest, whose promotion hopes were dealt another blow.”
To take action with regard to someone or something.
adjMade of deal.
“A plain deal table”
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