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Meaning of dealing
The primary meaning of the word "dealing" refers to the act of giving or receiving something, especially in a business or trade context.
Etymology of dealing
The word "dealing" comes from the Old English word "dēalan" which means "to divide, share, or distribute"
It is related to the Old Norse word "deila" which means "to divide" and the Old High German word "teilen" which means "to divide" or "to share"
The word "dealing" has been used in English since the 9th century, initially with the meaning of "to divide" or "to share", and later with the meaning of "to buy" or "to sell"
Synonyms
handling
managing
directing
controlling
conducting
transacting
negotiating
bargaining
trading
exchanging
swapping
bartering
haggling
interacting
coping
treating
handling
commerce
transaction
business
trade
exchange
negotiation
bargain
contract
agreement
arrangement
settlement
compromise
mediation
arbitration
facilitation
brokerage
Definitions
- The act of buying or selling something, especially as a business
- * The act of giving or receiving something, especially in return for something else
- * A particular type of behavior or way of treating someone or something
Usage Examples
- The company is dealing with a major crisis after the recall of their products
- * She is good at dealing with difficult customers
- * The two countries are dealing with each other to resolve the trade dispute
Antonyms
refusing
rejecting
declining
abstaining
avoiding
shunning
spurning
dismissing
ignoring
neglecting
overlooking
omitting
excluding
barring
blocking
hindering
obstructing
preventing
prohibiting
forbidding
withholding
concealing
hiding