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deal out

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌdil ˈaʊt/ · UK /ˌdiːl ˈaʊt/

deal out means: To give things to several people, usually a share to each person.

verb

GIVE OUTB1

To give things to several people, usually a share to each person.

  • She dealt out the cards.
  • The teacher dealt out small prizes to the winners.
  • The judge has dealt out some harsh punishments this week.

How to use it: deal out something to someone (The volunteers dealt out food to the waiting families.)

Similar words: distribute, hand out, dole out

Common phrases: deal out cards, deal out punishment, deal something out

SKIP PLAYERB2

To leave a player out when giving cards for a game or round.

  • Deal me out this time, please.
  • They dealt her out because she had left the table.
  • Should I deal you out of the next hand?

How to use it: deal someone out of something (Deal me out of the next round.)

Similar words: leave out, exclude

Opposites: deal in

Common phrases: deal someone out, deal out someone

Questions about deal out

What does deal out mean?

To give things to several people, usually a share to each person.

What is deal out in other languages?

Türkçe: dağıtmak · Español: repartir · Français: distribuer · Deutsch: austeilen · Italiano: distribuire · 日本語: 配る

How do you pronounce deal out?

In American English /ˌdil ˈaʊt/; in British English /ˌdiːl ˈaʊt/.

How do you use deal out in a sentence?

She dealt out the cards. The teacher dealt out small prizes to the winners.

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