English · Phrasal verb Attested

deal with

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To handle verbally or in some form of artistic expression; to address or discuss as a subject.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Xử lý bằng lời hoặc dưới dạng biểu đạt nghệ thuật

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Where it’s used: Used American English

This book deals with incest.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To take action with respect to (someone or something).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động liên quan đến ai hoặc thứ gì đó

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To consider, as an example.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cân nhắc như một ví dụ

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “deal with” mean?

To handle verbally or in some form of artistic expression; to address or discuss as a subject.

Is “deal with” formal or informal?

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