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deal withto take action to solve a problem or handle a difficult situation

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to take action to solve a problem or handle a difficult situation

Pronunciation (IPA): /diːl wɪð/

Korean meaning: 문제나 어려운 상황을 해결하다, 처리하다

Korean pronunciation: **딜** 위드

Example Sentences

  • My mom still deals with technology like it's a wild animal that might bite her.
  • The new manager knows how to deal with difficult employees diplomatically.
  • I can't deal with people who chew loudly - it's my kryptonite.

deal with

VERB

//diːl wɪð//

to take action to solve a problem or handle a difficult situation

deal with concept
💡 Concept

to take action to solve a problem or handle a difficult situation

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/diːl wɪð/
🇬🇧 UK/diːl wɪð/

🌳Etymology

Origin

From Middle English 'delen' (to divide, distribute) derived from Old English 'dæl' meaning part or portion, combined with 'with' from Old English 'wið' meaning against or toward. The phrase evolved to mean managing or coping with something.

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🎵Rhyme

feelrealstealmeal
feel
real
steal
meal

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom still deals with technology like it's a wild animal that might bite her.

The new manager knows how to deal with difficult employees diplomatically.

😄 Fun example

I can't deal with people who chew loudly - it's my kryptonite.

This research deals with the impact of social media on teenagers.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

handlemanagecope withtackleaddress

Antonyms

ignoreavoidneglect

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