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discourse vs deal

deal vs discourse

discourse and deal both are nouns.

discourse and deal both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
discourse Yes No Yes No
deal Yes No Yes No
As verbs, deal is a hypernym of discourse; that is, deal is a word with a broader meaning than discourse:
  • discourse: to consider or examine in speech or writing
  • deal: act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
Other hypernyms of discourse include address, cover, handle, plow, treat.
discourse (noun) deal (noun)
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic the act of distributing playing cards
extended verbal expression in speech or writing the act of apportioning or distributing something
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) 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)
discourse (verb) deal (verb)
talk at length and formally about a topic take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
carry on a conversation act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
to consider or examine in speech or writing do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood
administer or bestow, as in small portions
distribute cards to the players in a game
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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