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deal vs apply

apply vs deal

deal is a noun but apply is not a noun.

deal and apply both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deal Yes No Yes No
apply No No Yes No
As verbs, apply is a hyponym of deal; that is, apply is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than deal:
  • deal: administer or bestow, as in small portions
  • apply: give or convey physically
Other hyponyms of deal include allot, assign, portion, reallot, deal, give, roll out.
deal (noun) apply (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)
deal (verb) apply (verb)
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes ask (for something)
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
administer or bestow, as in small portions coat, cover or smear a surface with
distribute cards to the players in a game give or convey physically
give (a specific card) to a player avail oneself to
give out as one's portion or share ensure observance of laws and rules
sell (especially of illegal material) apply oneself to
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available be pertinent or relevant or applicable
direct the course of; manage or control be applicable to; as to an analysis
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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