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deal with

diːl wɪð

neutral
beginner
Base verb:
deal
Particle:
with
Separable:
No

What does "deal with" mean?

  1. To handle or manage a problem or situation
  2. To be about or concern a topic

Examples

  • How do you deal with stress?
  • I'll deal with this problem later.
  • The book deals with climate change.
  • She's good at dealing with difficult customers.
  • You need to deal with your issues.

How to use it

Essential for discussing problem-solving and coping. Very common in professional contexts.

Similar expressions

handle
manage
address
cope with

Opposites

ignore
avoid

Related phrasal verbs

  • dovetail with

    To fit together neatly or harmoniously with something

  • get up

    To rise from bed after sleeping

  • get back

    To return to a place

  • get along

    To have a friendly relationship with someone

  • get away

    To escape from a place or person

  • get over

    To recover from an illness, shock, or emotional upset

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