English dictionary
bargain
/'b/A/rg/I/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
ExamplesHe made a bargain with the devil.
Synonyms dealSource: WordNet 3.0
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an advantageous purchase
ExamplesShe got a bargain at the auction.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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An agreement between parties concerning the sale of property; or a contract by which one party binds himself to transfer the right to some property for a consideration, and the other party binds himself to receive the property and pay the consideration.
Source: webster1913
verb
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negotiate the terms of an exchange
ExamplesWe bargained for a beautiful rug in the bazaar.
Synonyms dickerSource: WordNet 3.0
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come to terms; arrive at an agreement
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To make a bargain; to make a contract for the exchange of property or services; -- followed by <i>with</i> and <i>for</i>; as, to <i>bargain</i> with a farmer for a cow.
Source: webster1913
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To transfer for a consideration; to barter; to trade; as, to <i>bargain</i> one horse for another.
Source: webster1913