GDict

bargain

'bɑ:gin11 senses · 223 ms
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noun/ˈbɑːɡən//-ɡɪn//ˈbɑːɹɡən/
  1. 1

    An agreement between parties concerning the sale of property; or a contract by which one party binds themself to transfer the right to some property for a consideration, and the other party binds themself to receive the property and pay the consideration.

    • A contract is a bargain that is legally binding.
  2. 2

    An agreement or stipulation; mutual pledge.

    • […]And when your honors mean to solemnize The bargain of your faith, I do beseech you, Even at that time I may be married too.
  3. 3

    An item purchased for significantly less than the usual, or recommended, price

  4. 4

    A gainful transaction; an advantageous purchase.

    • to buy (something) at a bargain
    • At that price, it’s not just a bargain, it’s a steal.
  5. 5

    The thing stipulated or purchased.

    • If he say so, may his pernicious soul Rot half a grain a day! He lies to th' heart. She was too fond of her most filthy bargain.
verb/ˈbɑːɡən//-ɡɪn//ˈbɑːɹɡən/
  1. 1

    To make a bargain; to make a deal or contract for the exchange of property or services; to negotiate; to haggle.intransitive

    • They had to bargain for a few minutes to get a decent price for the rug.
  2. 2

    To transfer for a consideration; to barter; to tradetransitive

syn. agree · bargain · come to terms · contract · covenant · deal · do business · engage · guarantee · make terms · negotiate · promise

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