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to deal

to deal

∞ 1.6
To handle a problem or person by taking action
  • verb
  • /diːl/
: ocuparse de
  • She had to deal with the unexpected problems that arose during the project.
  • deal with problems
  • deal with issues
  • deal effectively

no, that's meant to be dealt with. Focus

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Examples

Synonyms

to handle
vsto deal
∞ 2.1

Deal with a task, person, or situation

focuses on taking action rather than only holding responsibility
to address
vsto deal
∞ 3.6

To deal with a subject in speech or writing

involves acting to fix issues rather than just talking about them
to manage
vsto deal
199 2.3

To hold and use things carefully so they do not break or fall

also covers taking action toward problems and people, not only control
to treat
vsto deal
13 3.5

To show or discuss a subject in a particular way

focuses on taking practical action rather than only presenting topics
to handle a situation
vsto deal
5 3.2

To deal with a problem or difficult event well

may mean taking action generally without stressing effectiveness

Antonyms

to ignore
∞ 1.0

Choose not to pay attention to someone or something

Idioms

a great deal
429 1.8

A large amount or a big saving when buying something

a great deal
175 1.8

Shows that something is done a lot

a good deal
78 2.4

To a great degree

to deal a bad hand
  • Informal
3 7.9

To put someone into a bad or difficult situation because of bad luck

best deal in town
1 1.9

An offer with the lowest price or best value in the area

to deal a good hand
  • Informal
1 5.0

To handle a situation well by using what you have

to deal someone a bad hand
  • Informal
6.7

Put someone into a difficult situation they cannot control because of bad luck

to wrangle a better deal
6.3

To negotiate strongly to get a better price or better terms

Phrasal Verbs

to cut a deal
  • Informal
83 3.5

Make an agreement after talking, often in business or politics

to seal the deal
  • Informal
31 4.0

Make an agreement official by accepting its final terms

to strike a deal
25 3.4

To agree with someone after talking about the details

to wheel and deal
  • Informal
7 6.9

To make deals quickly and cleverly to get an advantage

to deal out
5 3.2

To give things to several people, often one by one, like cards

to pull out of the deal
4 3.7

To stop taking part in an agreement you already agreed to

to land a deal
3 3.4

Successfully get a business agreement or contract

to finalizing the deal
  • US
2 3.5

To complete the steps to make a business agreement official

to deal a hand
2 3.3

To give each player a set of cards in a card game

to deal with haters
  • Slang
1 8.1

To respond to or handle people who say mean things about you, often online

to hash out a deal
  • Informal
1 4.9

To discuss the details of an agreement until both sides agree

to snag a deal
  • Informal
1 5.2

To get a good price on things like flights or cars

Compounds

big deal
912 2.1

An important thing or event that affects people

great deal
561 1.6

A large amount of something, for example patience or money

good deal
100 1.0

A large amount of something often used with of

great deal
69 1.8

A good offer that saves you money when buying

done deal
  • Informal
58 3.2

An agreement that cannot be changed

New Deal
41 4.1

A series of government reforms and programs in the United States from 1933 to 1940 under President Roosevelt

deal-breaker
  • Informal
38 3.7

A problem that makes someone reject an offer or relationship

business deal
35 2.4

An agreement between companies or people to exchange goods and services for money

big deal
  • Informal
25 3.8

An important person who is treated as successful or powerful

great deal of time
23 2.8

A long time spent doing something

arms deal
16 4.7

An agreement to buy or sell weapons between countries

raw deal
  • Informal
14 4.4

Unfair treatment that hurts someone and is not deserved

fair deal
13 2.8

Treatment that is just and equal for everyone

deal maker
8 3.8

A person who is good at arranging agreements in business or politics

sweetheart deal
  • Literature
8 6.1

An agreement that gives one side unfair advantages because of favoritism or secret deals

New Deal
5 4.6

A large government program of reforms and public spending based on 1930s United States policies

square deal
2 3.7

Fair and honest treatment of people in a situation or agreement

New Deal
1 4.4

A set of government programs in the 1930s in the United States to fight the Great Depression

compensation deal
  • Specialized
1 5.5

An agreement to accept goods instead of money as payment for exports

shadowy deal
1 8.8

A secret agreement that is dishonest or illegal

copper-bottomed deal
  • UK
7.2

An agreement that is sure not to fail

deal-breaker
  • Informal
4.8

Causing an offer or plan to fail

How Effective

to solve
∞ 1.3
to deal
∞ 1.6
to handle
∞ 2.1
to cope with
170 2.9

Surface Forms

deal infinitive
dealing present participle
deals third person singular
dealt past
dealt past participle

Etymology

To deal (with a problem or person) grew from the old verb dǣlan meaning 'to divide' and later 'to treat' someone in a certain way. So to deal with something means to handle or manage that situation.