Phrase guide

deal out

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

not to deal cards to someone who is leaving a game.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Topics: card-games, games

Examples

  • Deal me out of this round: I have to make a phone call.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To dole out or distribute (something).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

administer or bestow, as in small portions

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • administer critical remarks to everyone present
  • dole out some money
  • shell out pocket money for the children
  • deal a blow to someone
  • the machine dispenses soft drinks

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: distribute, administer, mete out, deal, parcel out, lot, dispense, shell out, dish out, allot, dole out

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: give

Narrower terms: assign, allot, portion, reallot, deal, give, apply

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Etymology

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