deal in
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To deal cards to someone entering a game; to enter someone into a game by dealing cards to that person.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To trade (buy and sell) a named commodity.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To accept (something or a piece of information) as a basis for a decision.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “deal in” mean?
To deal cards to someone entering a game; to enter someone into a game by dealing cards to that person.
Is “deal in” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.