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Word: Bargain
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English: from Old French bargaine (noun), bargaignier (verb); probably of Germanic origin and related to German borgen ‘borrow’
ˈbɑːɡ(ɪ)n
an agreement between two or more people or groups as to what each will do for the other
Short Definition:agreement about future action
Examples:- bargains between political parties supporting the government
a thing bought or offered for sale much more cheaply than is usual or expected
Short Definition:thing bought or sold cheaply
Examples:- the table was a real bargain
- a bargain price of 99p
Word: Bargain
Speech Type: Verb
ˈbɑːɡ(ɪ)n
negotiate the terms and conditions of a transaction
Short Definition:negotiate terms of transaction
Examples:- he bargained with the local council to rent the stadium
be prepared for; expect
Short Definition:be prepared for
Examples:- I got more information than I'd bargained for
- he didn't bargain on this storm
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