deal
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1.4
- noun
- /diːl/
- The United States, in particular, appears to wield a great deal of influence over the military.
- a great deal
- a good deal
- spend a great deal
Examples
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The interested reader can easily discover a great deal more detail with a simple Internet search.
Academic text (2012) -
This has caused a great deal of controversy.
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I have a great deal of respect for the police.
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Female participants complained about having spent a great deal of money, only to see the projects fail.
Academic text (2008) -
Information was delayed and inadequate, causing a great deal of uncertainty and stress.
Academic text (2015) -
The PCA's Catholic staff devoted a great deal of time and discussion to the project.
Academic text (2017) -
He has a great deal of experience in project management, making him the ideal candidate.
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The charity received a great deal of support from the local community during the fundraiser.
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Despite facing challenges, she showed a great deal of determination to succeed.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
A large amount of something
∞
1.0
A large amount that is more than needed
765
2.7
A large collection of things often including people
577
2.1
A very large amount of something, often many people or things
561
1.6
A large amount of something, for example patience or money
447
1.9
A heap of things put together
429
1.8
A large amount or a big saving when buying something
128
1.0
A large number or amount of something
100
1.0
A large amount of something often used with of
78
8.5
A large amount of something
72
3.2
A very large amount of something that is hard to deal with
47
5.7
A large number of things or people
21
2.9
A large number or amount of something
19
1.4
A large amount of things often in a messy pile
13
6.6
A fairly large amount of something
12
5.9
A large number of things or people
9
7.8
A large number or amount of something
3
8.0
A large number of things used informally to mean a lot
3
9.5
A large group of people or things
1
7.9
A large amount of something you can fit in a hat
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
3
7.9
To put someone into a bad or difficult situation because of bad luck
- Informal
Put someone into a difficult situation they cannot control because of bad luck
Compounds
41
4.1
A series of government reforms and programs in the United States from 1933 to 1940 under President Roosevelt
35
2.4
An agreement between companies or people to exchange goods and services for money
- Literature
8
6.1
An agreement that gives one side unfair advantages because of favoritism or secret deals
5
4.6
A large government program of reforms and public spending based on 1930s United States policies
1
4.4
A set of government programs in the 1930s in the United States to fight the Great Depression
- Specialized
1
5.5
An agreement to accept goods instead of money as payment for exports
How Much
Surface Forms
Etymology
When we say 'a great deal' the word goes back to dēal meaning 'a part' or 'portion'. So a 'great deal' simply means a large portion or amount of something.