Sekirov Dictionary

bargain

UK /ˈbɑːɡən/US /ˈbɑːɹɡən/

noun 5
verb 2
forms 3
phrases 6

noun5

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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. — 1883
something that someone gets for much less money than it usually costs
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A gainful transaction; an advantageous purchase.
- At that price, it’s not just a bargain, it’s a steal.
•
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. — 1596
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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. — 1603

verb2

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To make a bargain; to make a deal or contract for the exchange of property or services; to negotiate; to haggle.
- They had to bargain for a few minutes to get a decent price for the rug.
To transfer for a consideration; to barter; to trade

forms

bargained · bargaining · bargains

Phrases with bargain

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