dealt out

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dealt out

The teacher dealt out the worksheets to the class.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Distributed or given out in portions or shares: Describes something that has been divided and allocated to multiple recipients.
Usage
  • The adjective "dealt out" is used to describe items, resources, or consequences that have been apportioned and distributed. It often implies a deliberate, measured, or sometimes punitive distribution.
Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The dealt out cards determined the winner of the hand. (The cards that had been distributed determined the winner.)
    • The dealt out rations were barely enough to survive. (The rations that had been given out were barely enough.)
    • Justice was swift, and the punishments were dealt out fairly. (The punishments were distributed in a fair manner.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to have one's cards dealt out": To have one's situation or fate determined by circumstances, often beyond one's control.
    • In this economic crisis, everyone has their cards dealt out differently. (Everyone faces a different set of circumstances determined by the situation.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Deal (verb): To distribute cards to players in a game; to give or deliver something.
    • It's your turn to deal the next hand.
  • Dealer (noun): A person who distributes cards in a game; a person or business that sells goods.
  • Dealing (noun): The act of distributing cards; the way one conducts business or personal interactions.
Synonyms
  • Distributed: Given out or spread among several people or over an area.
  • Dispensed: Distributed or provided to a number of people.
  • Apportioned: Divided and shared out.
  • Allotted: Given or assigned as a share or portion.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Deal out (phrasal verb): To distribute or administer something.
    • The teacher will deal out the test papers now. (The teacher will distribute the test papers.)
    • The judge dealt out a harsh sentence. (The judge administered a harsh sentence.)
Related Idioms
  • A raw deal: An unfair arrangement or treatment.
    • He felt he got a raw deal when he was passed over for promotion.
  • Deal someone in/out: To include or exclude someone from an activity, especially a card game or a business deal.
    • We have enough players, so we'll have to deal you out this round. (We will exclude you from this round of the game.)
dealt out

The teacher dealt out the worksheets to the class.

Adjective
  1. given out in portions

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