Language of the Day: Deal
Today we’ll look at the various definitions of the word ‘deal’ along with example sentences and proper usage.
to deal (verb), to deal with (phrasal verb): to do something about a person or thing that causes a problem or difficult situation.
-synonyms: handle, manage, endure, cope with
-the verb and phrasal verb meaning of “deal” can be used to express a range of situations from minor or common things like dealing with rush hour traffic to more serious situations like dealing with an illness.
Let’s look at some example sentences!
“I have to call the building manager because I can’t deal with my noisy neighbours anymore!”
“Daily meditation and breathing exercises have really helped me deal with stress.”
“The manager dealt with customer complaints in a calm and understanding manner.”
“She has been dealing with recurring back pain since the car accident last year.”
2. deal (noun): an agreement entered into by two or more parties for their mutual benefit
-we’ll look at the difference between make a deal / have a deal and get a deal. Making a deal means to make an agreement that both sides benefit from and getting a deal focuses more the benefit that ones receives. The example sentences below will provide more clarity.
“My roommate and I have a deal that whenever one of us cooks, the other one does the dishes.”
“We have been in the process of making a deal with the investors for over a month.”
“I went shopping for some new clothes and got a great deal! For every two items I bought, I got one for free!
