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apply vs deal

deal vs apply

apply is not a noun while deal is a noun.

apply and deal both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
apply No No Yes No
deal Yes No Yes No
As verbs, deal is a hypernym of apply; that is, deal is a word with a broader meaning than apply:
  • apply: give or convey physically
  • deal: administer or bestow, as in small portions
Other hypernyms of apply include administer, allot, deal out, dish out, dispense, distribute, dole out, lot, mete out, parcel out, shell out.
apply (noun) deal (noun)
the act of distributing playing cards
the act of apportioning or distributing something
a particular instance of buying or selling
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement)
the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time
(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
a plank of softwood (fir or pine board)
wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir)
apply (verb) deal (verb)
ask (for something) take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
refer (a word or name) to a person or thing act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood
coat, cover or smear a surface with administer or bestow, as in small portions
give or convey physically distribute cards to the players in a game
avail oneself to give (a specific card) to a player
ensure observance of laws and rules give out as one's portion or share
apply oneself to sell (especially of illegal material)
be pertinent or relevant or applicable succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
be applicable to; as to an analysis direct the course of; manage or control
behave in a certain way towards others
take action with respect to (someone or something)
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
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