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Term: DEAL
Definition: A deal is when people buy and sell things to make money. It can also mean an agreement that helps both sides. Sometimes, it can mean a lot of something, like a great deal of money. To deal can also mean to give out or sell something, to do business with someone, or to work secretly with someone.
deal, n.
deal, vb.
These examples illustrate the different ways the word "deal" can be used. The first example under "deal, n." shows how it can refer to a financial transaction. The second example shows how it can refer to an agreement between two parties. The third example shows how it can refer to an unspecified amount of something.
Under "deal, vb.," the first example shows how it can refer to the illegal distribution of drugs. The second example shows how it can refer to conducting business with a specific person or entity. The third example shows how it can refer to conspiring with someone or something for a specific purpose.