deal in — to buy and sell particular goods as a business
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to buy and sell particular goods as a business
Pronunciation (IPA): /diːl ɪn/
Example Sentences
- My uncle deals in vintage cars and makes a fortune selling classic Ferraris.
- This shady shop deals in mysterious items that glow in the dark.
- The company has been dealing in organic foods for over twenty years.
deal in
VERB[/diːl ɪn/]
to buy and sell particular goods as a business
a shop owner holds up an ornate vintage vase while gesturing toward shelves filled with similar antique items. The customer examines the vase carefully, reaching for their wallet with interest. The shop owner points to other vases and pottery displayed throughout the store, indicating this is their specialty. Money changes hands as the customer selects their purchase from the collection. Other customers browse the antique pottery section in the background. someone buying and selling particular goods as a business
Deal in fake goods you claim are real, but worry someone might steal!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Deal originates from Middle English delen, meaning 'to divide' or 'distribute'. The word evolved in commercial contexts to denote the exchange of goods, eventually acquiring the sense of conducting a transaction or agreement.
Breakdown
deal (to transact, conduct business) + in (with regard to, concerning). The phrasal verb 'deal in' combines the transitive verb with the preposition to indicate engagement or involvement with a specific commodity or activity.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My uncle deals in vintage cars and makes a fortune selling classic Ferraris.”
“This shady shop deals in mysterious items that glow in the dark.”
“The company has been dealing in organic foods for over twenty years.”
“My neighbor deals in designer handbags but can't afford to buy one herself.”
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