Read the dictionary definition of deal. All definitions for this word.
1. the act of apportioning or distributing something
1. the captain was entrusted with the deal of provisions
2. the act of distributing playing cards
1. the deal was passed around the table clockwise
3. a particular instance of buying or selling
1. it was a package deal
2. I had no further trade with him
3. he's a master of the business deal
4. an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
1. he made a bargain with the devil
2. he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals
5. the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement)
1. he got a good deal on his car
6. the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time
1. I didn't hold a good hand all evening
2. he kept trying to see my hand
7. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
1. a batch of letters
2. a deal of trouble
3. a lot of money
4. he made a mint on the stock market
5. see the rest of the winners in our huge passel of photos
6. it must have cost plenty
7. a slew of journalists
8. a wad of money
8. wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir)
9. a plank of softwood (fir or pine board)
10. take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
1. Take the case of China
2. Consider the following case
11. act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
1. This book deals with incest
2. The course covered all of Western Civilization
3. The new book treats the history of China
12. do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood
1. She deals in gold
2. The brothers sell shoes
13. sell
1. deal hashish
14. distribute cards to the players in a game
1. Who's dealing?
15. give (a specific card) to a player
1. He dealt me the Queen of Spades
16. give out as one's portion or share
17. administer or bestow, as in small portions
1. administer critical remarks to everyone present
2. dole out some money
3. shell out pocket money for the children
4. deal a blow to someone
5. the machine dispenses soft drinks
18. take action with respect to (someone or something)
1. How are we going to deal with this problem?
2. The teacher knew how to deal with these lazy students
19. behave in a certain way towards others
1. He deals fairly with his employees
20. be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
1. I can deal with this crew of workers
2. This blender can't handle nuts
3. She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old
21. direct the course of; manage or control
1. You cannot conduct business like this
22. succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
1. We got by on just a gallon of gas
2. They made do on half a loaf of bread every day
