BARGAINS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Bargain

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Middle English: from Old French bargaine (noun), bargaignier (verb); probably of Germanic origin and related to German borgen ‘borrow’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈbɑːɡ(ɪ)n
Dialects: British English
Definition:

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
Definition:

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

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈbɑːɡ(ɪ)n
Dialects: British English
Definition:

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
Definition:

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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