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good deal

/ษกสŠd diหl/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

An advantageous purchase or a bargain obtained at a favorable price.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œBuying that reliable used car for only two thousand dollars was a really good deal.โ€
  • โ€œCheck the clearance aisle today; there are some remarkably good deals to be found.โ€
2.noun

A significant amount or a large quantity of something (often used as 'a good deal of').

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œWe have invested a good deal of time and effort into perfecting this project.โ€
  • โ€œThere is a good deal of truth in what she said during the meeting.โ€
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Originates from the combination of 'good' (desirable, of favorable character) and 'deal' (derived from Middle English 'delen', meaning to divide or distribute, which evolved to mean a business transaction or bargain by the 16th century). Over time, the phrase developed both a transactional sense (a favorable purchase) and a quantitative sense (a large amount).

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of getting a 'good' price on a 'deal' when buying something at the store.

Frequently Asked Questions About โ€œgood dealโ€

1. What is the meaning of โ€œgood dealโ€ in English?

In English, good deal (noun) is defined as: โ€œAn advantageous purchase or a bargain obtained at a favorable price.โ€.

2. How do you use โ€œgood dealโ€ in a sentence?

โ€œBuying that reliable used car for only two thousand dollars was a really good deal.โ€

3. What are English synonyms of โ€œgood dealโ€?

Common synonyms include:bargain,stealth,value,great deal

4. What is the etymology and word origin of โ€œgood dealโ€?

Originates from the combination of 'good' (desirable, of favorable character) and 'deal' (derived from Middle English 'delen', meaning to divide or distribute, which evolved to mean a business transaction or bargain by the 16th century). Over time, the phrase developed both a transactional sense (a favorable purchase) and a quantitative sense (a large amount).