Dealings

Pronunciation: /ˈdiːlɪŋz/

Definitions of dealings

noun transactions or interactions with others, especially in a professional context

Example Sentences

A1 I don't trust his dealings with money.

A2 Her dealings with customers are always friendly and professional.

B1 The company's dealings with suppliers have been under scrutiny.

B2 The CEO's unethical dealings led to a major scandal.

C1 His dealings in the stock market have made him a wealthy man.

C2 The diplomat's dealings with foreign governments were conducted with great skill and diplomacy.

Examples of dealings in a Sentence

formal The company's dealings with their suppliers are always conducted professionally.

informal I heard about your dealings with the new client, sounds like it went well!

slang I don't trust his shady dealings, something doesn't seem right.

figurative Her dealings with adversity have made her stronger and more resilient.

Grammatical Forms of dealings

• past tense: dealt
• plural: dealings
• comparative: more dealings
• superlative: most dealings
• present tense: deal
• future tense: will deal
• perfect tense: have dealt
• continuous tense: is dealing
• singular: dealing
• positive degree: deal
• infinitive: to deal
• gerund: dealing
• participle: dealt

Origin and Evolution of dealings

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'dealings' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'dǣlan' meaning to divide or distribute.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dealings' evolved to encompass a broader range of activities or interactions, not just limited to dividing or distributing. It came to refer to business transactions, negotiations, and interactions in general.