deal with (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: diːl wɪð

Definition

To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.

Examples

• I'll deal with the emails first thing in the morning.

• She's very good at dealing with pressure.

• We need to deal with this issue immediately.

How to Use deal with

deal with (prepositional phrase)

To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation. — "I'll deal with the customers first."

deal in (prepositional phrase)

To buy and sell a particular product as a business. — "This shop deals in antiques."

Synonyms of deal with

Words with a similar meaning to deal with:

• handle
• manage
• cope
• address

Antonyms of deal with

Words with the opposite meaning to deal with:

• ignore
• avoid

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