deal

• "it was a package deal"
• "I had no further trade with him"
• "he's a master of the business deal"

Synonyms

• tradeengage in the trade of; turn in as payment or part payment for a purchase; be traded at a certain price or under certain conditions; exchange or give (something) in exchange for ; do business; the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services; the skilled practice of a practical occupation; the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers; a particular instance of buying or selling; people who perform a particular kind of skilled work; steady winds blowing from east to west above and below the equator; an equal exchange
• business deala particular instance of buying or selling

• "he made a bargain with the devil"
• "he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals"

Synonyms

• bargainnegotiate the terms of an exchange; come to terms; an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each; an advantageous purchase

• "a batch of letters"
• "a deal of trouble"
• "a lot of money"
• "he made a mint on the stock market"
• "see the rest of the winners in our huge passel of photos"
• "it must have cost plenty"
• "a slew of journalists"
• "a wad of money"

Synonyms

• batchbatch together; all the loaves of bread baked at the same time ; (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; a collection of things or persons to be handled together
• flockmove as a crowd or in a group; come together as in a cluster or flock; a church congregation guided by a pastor ; a group of birds ; (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; an orderly crowd; a group of sheep or goats
• good deal(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
• great deal(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
• hatful(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; as many or as much as a hat will hold
• heapbestow in large quantities; arrange in stacks; fill to overflow; a collection of objects laid on top of each other ; (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; a car that is old and unreliable
• lotdivide into lots, as of land, for example ; administer or bestow, as in small portions; (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; a parcel of land having fixed boundaries; an unofficial association of people or groups; your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you); anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random; any collection in its entirety; (Old Testament) nephew of Abraham
• massformed of separate units gathered into a mass or whole; join together into a mass or collect or form a mass; the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field ; (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; an ill-structured collection of similar things (objects or people) ; (Roman Catholic Church and Protestant Churches) the celebration of the Eucharist ; a body of matter without definite shape; the common people generally; the property of something that is great in magnitude; a musical setting for a Mass; a sequence of prayers constituting the Christian Eucharistic rite
• messeat in a mess hall ; make a mess of or create disorder in; a state of confusion and disorderliness; informal terms for a difficult situation; soft semiliquid food; a meal eaten in a mess hall by service personnel ; a (large) military dining room where service personnel eat or relax ; (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
• mickle(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
• mintas if new; form by stamping, punching, or printing; (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; any north temperate plant of the genus Mentha with aromatic leaves and small mauve flowers ; any member of the mint family of plants ; the leaves of a mint plant used fresh or candied ; a candy that is flavored with a mint oil ; a plant where money is coined by authority of the government
• mountaina land mass that projects well above its surroundings; (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
• muckle(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
• passel(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
• peckhit lightly with a picking motion ; eat by pecking at, like a bird ; kiss lightly ; eat like a bird; bother persistently with trivial complaints; (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 2 gallons ; a United States dry measure equal to 8 quarts or 537.605 cubic inches
• pilearrange in stacks; press tightly together or cram; place or lay as if in a pile; a collection of objects laid on top of each other ; (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; a large sum of money (especially as pay or profit); fine soft dense hair (as the fine short hair of cattle or deer or the wool of sheep or the undercoat of certain dogs) ; battery consisting of voltaic cells arranged in series; a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure ; the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave; a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate energy
• plentyas much as necessary; a full supply; (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
• potplant in a pot; metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination ; the quantity contained in a pot ; a container in which plants are cultivated ; (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; the cumulative amount involved in a game (such as poker) ; slang for a paunch ; a resistor with three terminals, the third being an adjustable center terminal; street names for marijuana
• quite a little(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
• rafttransport on a raft; travel by raft in water; make into a raft; a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers ; (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; a foundation (usually on soft ground) consisting of an extended layer of reinforced concrete
• sightcatch sight of; take aim by looking through the sights of a gun (or other device) ; an instance of visual perception; anything that is seen; the ability to see; a range of mental vision; the range of vision; the act of looking or seeing or observing; (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
• slewturn sharply; move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner; (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
• spate(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; a sudden forceful flow ; the occurrence of a water flow resulting from sudden rain or melting snow
• stackload or cover with stacks; arrange in stacks; arrange the order of so as to increase one's winning chances; an orderly pile ; (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; a list in which the next item to be removed is the item most recently stored (LIFO) ; a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated ; a storage device that handles data so that the next item to be retrieved is the item most recently stored (LIFO)
• tidy sum(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
• wadcompress into a wad; crowd or pack to capacity; a small mass of soft material; (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; a wad of something chewable as tobacco

Synonyms

• softwoodwood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir)

• "I didn't hold a good hand all evening"
• "he kept trying to see my hand"

Synonyms

• handplace into the hands or custody of; guide or conduct or usher somewhere; the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb; a hired laborer on a farm or ranch; something written by hand; ability; a position given by its location to the side of an object; the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time; one of two sides of an issue; a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece; a unit of length equal to 4 inches; a member of the crew of a ship; a card player in a game of bridge; a round of applause to signify approval; terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos); physical assistance

• "he got a good deal on his car"

• "the deal was passed around the table clockwise"

• "the captain was entrusted with the deal of provisions"

• "This book deals with incest"
• "The course covered all of Western Civilization"
• "The new book treats the history of China"

Synonyms

• covera covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; bedding that keeps a person warm in bed; the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book; a natural object that covers or envelops; covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container); fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations; a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink ; a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else; a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent); provide with a covering or cause to be covered; form a cover over; span an interval of distance, space or time; provide for; act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression; include in scope; travel across or pass over; be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism; hold within range of an aimed firearm ; to take an action to protect against future problems; hide from view or knowledge; protect or defend (a position in a game); maintain a check on; protect by insurance; make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities; invest with a large or excessive amount of something; help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities; be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of; spread over a surface to conceal or protect; cover as if with a shroud; copulate with a female, used especially of horses; put something on top of something else; play a higher card than the one previously played; be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game ; sit on (eggs); clothe, as if for protection from the elements
• treatsomething considered choice to eat ; an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight ; interact in a certain way; subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition; provide treatment for; act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression; provide with a gift or entertainment; provide with choice or abundant food or drink; engage in negotiations in order to reach an agreement; regard or consider in a specific way
• handlethe appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; interact in a certain way; act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression; touch, lift, or hold with the hands; handle effectively; show and train
• plowa farm tool having one or more heavy blades to break the soil and cut a furrow prior to sowing ; to break and turn over earth especially with a plow; act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression; move in a way resembling that of a plow cutting into or going through the soil
• address(computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored ; the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with ; the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience; the manner of speaking to another individual; a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described ; written directions for finding some location; the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball ; social skill ; speak to; give a speech to; put an address on (an envelope) ; direct a question at someone ; address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question ; greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name; access or locate by address ; act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression; speak to someone ; adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting

• "Take the case of China"
• "Consider the following case"

Synonyms

• considerdeem to be; give careful consideration to; take into consideration for exemplifying purposes; show consideration for; think about carefully; judge or regard; look at attentively ; look at carefully; regard or treat with consideration, respect, and esteem
• takethe income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property; the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption ; carry out; require (time or space); take somebody somewhere; get into one's hands, take physically; take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect; interpret something in a certain way; take something or somebody with oneself somewhere; take into one's possession; travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route; pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives; receive willingly something given or offered; assume, as of positions or roles; take into consideration for exemplifying purposes; require as useful, just, or proper; experience or feel or submit to; make a film or photograph of something; remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract; serve oneself to, or consume regularly; accept or undergo, often unwillingly; make use of or accept for some purpose; take by force; occupy or take on; admit into a group or community; ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial; be a student of a certain subject; take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs; head into a specified direction; point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards; be seized or affected in a specified way; have with oneself; engage for service under a term of contract; receive or obtain regularly; buy, select; to get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort; have sex with; lay claim to; be designed to hold or take; be capable of holding or containing; develop a habit; proceed along in a vehicle; obtain by winning; be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
• look attake into consideration for exemplifying purposes; look at carefully

• "How are we going to deal with this problem?"
• "The teacher knew how to deal with these lazy students"

• "We got by on just a gallon of gas"
• "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"

Synonyms

• copesucceed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available; brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall ; a long cloak
• get bysucceed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available; pass or move in front of; escape potentially unpleasant consequences
• make outdetect with the senses; make out and issue; comprehend; proceed or get along; succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available; have sexual intercourse with; kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion; write all the required information onto a form; imply or suggest; try to establish
• make dosucceed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
• contendmaintain or assert; have an argument about something ; to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation; succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available; compete for something; be engaged in a fight
• grapplea tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam ; the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat; succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available; to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match
• managebe successful; be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available; watch and direct; achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods ; carry on or function; handle effectively

• "administer critical remarks to everyone present"
• "dole out some money"
• "shell out pocket money for the children"
• "deal a blow to someone"
• "the machine dispenses soft drinks"

Synonyms

• distributeadminister or bestow, as in small portions; distribute or disperse widely; make available; give to several people; cause to be distributed; cause to become widely known; spread throughout a given area; be distributed or spread, as in statistical analyses; be mathematically distributive ; to arrange in a systematic order
• administerwork in an administrative capacity; perform (a church sacrament) ritually; administer or bestow, as in small portions; give or apply (medications) ; direct the taking of
• mete outadminister or bestow, as in small portions
• parcel outadminister or bestow, as in small portions
• lot(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; a parcel of land having fixed boundaries; an unofficial association of people or groups; your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you); anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random; any collection in its entirety; (Old Testament) nephew of Abraham; divide into lots, as of land, for example ; administer or bestow, as in small portions
• dispenseadminister or bestow, as in small portions; grant a dispensation; give or apply (medications)
• shell outadminister or bestow, as in small portions
• deal outadminister or bestow, as in small portions
• dish outadminister or bestow, as in small portions; provide (usually but not necessarily food)
• allotgive out; allow to have; administer or bestow, as in small portions
• dole outadminister or bestow, as in small portions

• "offer for sale as for one's livelihood"
• "She deals in gold"
• "The brothers sell shoes"

Synonyms

• sellthe activity of persuading someone to buy; exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent; be sold at a certain price or in a certain way; persuade somebody to accept something; do business; give up for a price or reward; be approved of or gain acceptance; be responsible for the sale of; deliver to an enemy by treachery
• tradeengage in the trade of; turn in as payment or part payment for a purchase; be traded at a certain price or under certain conditions; exchange or give (something) in exchange for ; do business; the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services; the skilled practice of a practical occupation; the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers; a particular instance of buying or selling; people who perform a particular kind of skilled work; steady winds blowing from east to west above and below the equator; an equal exchange

• "I can deal with this crew of workers"
• "This blender can't handle nuts"
• "She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old"

Synonyms

• managebe successful; be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available; watch and direct; achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods ; carry on or function; handle effectively
• carethe work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; an anxious feeling; a cause for feeling concern; attention and management implying responsibility for safety; activity involved in maintaining something in good working order; feel concern or interest; provide care for; prefer or wish to do something; be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; be concerned with
• handlethe appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; interact in a certain way; act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression; touch, lift, or hold with the hands; handle effectively; show and train

• "He deals fairly with his employees"

• "Who's dealing?"

• "manage or control"
• "You cannot conduct business like this"

Synonyms

• conductmanner of acting or controlling yourself ; (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people ; direct the course of; lead, as in the performance of a composition; behave in a certain manner; take somebody somewhere; transmit or serve as the medium for transmission; lead musicians in the performance of
• carry ondirect the course of; keep or maintain in unaltered condition; continue talking; misbehave badly

Synonyms

• shareassets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group; any of the equal portions into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is evidenced by a stock certificate; the allotment of some amount by dividing something; the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result; a sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil ; have in common; use jointly or in common ; have, give, or receive a share of; give out as one's portion or share ; communicate
• divvy upgive out as one's portion or share
• portion outgive out as one's portion or share
• apportiondistribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose; give out as one's portion or share

• "He dealt me the Queen of Spades"

• "deal hashish"