English · Word Candidate

deal

/ˈdiːl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: deals · dealing · dealt

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An indefinite quantity or amount; a lot (now usually qualified by great or good).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

số lượng hoặc lượng không xác định

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Noun

Examples

There is a vast deal of difference in memories, as well as in every thing else, and therefore you should make allowance for your cousin, and pity her deficiency.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To distribute among a number of recipients, to give out as one’s portion or share.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phân phối cho nhiều người nhận

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Verb

Examples

The fighting is over; now we deal out the spoils of victory.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To administer or give out, as in small portions.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cung cấp hoặc đưa ra với số lượng nhỏ

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Verb

Examples

"Away, proud woman!" said the Lady; "who ever knew so well as thou to deal the deepest wounds under the pretence of kindness and courtesy?"

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The distribution of cards to players; a player's turn for this.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phân phối thẻ cho người chơi

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Noun

Examples

I didn’t have a good deal all evening.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “deal” mean?

An indefinite quantity or amount; a lot (now usually qualified by great or good).

Is “deal” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.