Word of the Day: deal

When the word "deal" is used as a noun, it refers to an agreement:

• Joe made a deal with his neighbor to build and share a fence along their property line.
• The U.S. government created a deal to end the war in Iraq.
• We made a deal on a house. (We signed a purchase agreement.)

You can also use "deal" as a noun when there's a good price for something:

• We got a good deal on a car.
• This restaurant is offering two-for-one entrees. That's a pretty good deal.

If you use the word "deal" as a verb, it has many different meanings:

• When playing poker, you deal five cards to each player. (deal = distribute cards)
• She's not dealing very well with the death of her husband. (deal with = cope; manage one's emotions)
• Yasmin has to deal with a lof of customers every day. (deal with = work with; help)
• Okay, deal me in. (This expression is used when a person wants to be included in something.)
• He was caught dealing drugs. (deal = sell illegal drugs)