English noun: bargain | |||
1. | bargain (communication) an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each | ||
Samples | He made a bargain with the devil. He rose to prominence through a series of shady deals. | ||
Synonyms | deal | ||
Broader (hypernym) | agreement, understanding | ||
2. | bargain (possession) an advantageous purchase | ||
Samples | She got a bargain at the auction. The stock was a real buy at that price. | ||
Synonyms | buy, steal | ||
Broader (hypernym) | purchase | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | song, travel bargain | ||
English verb: bargain | |||
1. | bargain (possession) negotiate the terms of an exchange | ||
Samples | We bargained for a beautiful rug in the bazaar. | ||
Examples | Sam and Sue bargain, Sam wants to bargain with Sue | ||
Synonyms | dicker | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | negociate, negotiate, talk terms | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | chaffer, haggle, higgle, huckster | ||
2. | bargain (communication) come to terms; arrive at an agreement | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | agree | ||