Words / B1

DEEL/diːl/

Deal with is the B1 verb you need: take action about a problem or a person. Deal with complaints / stress / a difficult customer. Handle is a close synonym; cope with stresses managing emotionally. A deal as a noun is an agreement or a bargain. A great deal of = a lot of. Do not write “deal a problem” without with.

Meaning

To take action about a problem (deal with).

Examples

• “How do you deal with stress?”
• “The manager will deal with your request today.”
• “We had to deal with several delays.”

Good to know

deal with + problem / person. Noun: a deal. a great deal of = a lot of.

Near in meaning

handle

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