Deal

/ˈdiːl/ · noun

Meaning

(obsolete) A division, a portion, a share, a part, a piece..

Definitions by Sense

1. (obsolete) A division, a portion, a share, a part, a piece.
2. (often followed by of) An indefinite quantity or amount; a lot (now usually qualified by great or good).
3. (transitive) To distribute among a number of recipients, to give out as one’s portion or share.
4. (transitive) To administer or give out, as in small portions.
5. (transitive) : To take action with regard to someone or something.
6. (ambitransitive) To distribute cards to the players in a game.
7. (transitive) deliver damage, a blow, strike or cut. To inflict.
8. (baseball) To pitch.

Example Sentences

We gave three deals of grain in tribute to the king.

There is a vast deal of difference in memories, as well as in every thing else, and therefore you should make allowance for your cousin, and pity her deficiency.

There is a deal of obscurity concerning the identity of the species thus multitudinously baptized.

“They know our boats will stand up to their work,” said Willison, “and that counts for a good deal. A low estimate from us doesn't mean scamped work, but just that we want to keep the yard busy over a slack time.”

Like most human activities, ballooning has sponsored heroes and hucksters and a good deal in between. For every dedicated scientist patiently recording atmospheric pressure and wind speed while shivering at high altitudes, there is a carnival barker with a bevy of pretty girls willing to dangle from a basket or parachute down to earth.

The fighting is over; now we deal out the spoils of victory.

Rome deals out her blessings and her gold.

"Away, proud woman!" said the Lady; "who ever knew so well as thou to deal the deepest wounds under the pretence of kindness and courtesy?"

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• deals
• dealing
• dealt
• dealed

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