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contend vs deal

deal vs contend

contend is not a noun while deal is a noun.

contend and deal both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contend No No Yes No
deal Yes No Yes No
As verbs, contend and deal are synonyms defined as:
  • contend and deal: succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
Other synonyms of contend include cope, get by, grapple, make do, make out, manage.
contend (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)
contend (verb) deal (verb)
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
have an argument about something act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
maintain or assert do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others administer or bestow, as in small portions
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight distribute cards to the players in a game
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available give (a specific card) to a player
give out as one's portion or share
sell (especially of illegal material)
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
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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