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bargain

US /ˈbɑrɡən/

noun Core · B1 Mua hàng & vận chuyển

Definition

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

At that price, the laptop is a real bargain.

Word Family

NounNoun
bargain gốc bargainer bargaining
VerbVerb
bargain gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • deala particular instance of buying or selling
  • discountthe act of reducing the selling price of merchandise
  • good buyhaving a meaning similar to bargain

Collocations

  • Easy good bargain
    describing good bargain (benefit)
  • Medium strike a bargain with suppliers
    to strike a bargain with suppliers, meaning to deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
  • Hard collective bargaining agreement ratified
    describing collective bargaining agreement ratified (members of a cooperative enterprise)
  • Very Hard drive a hard bargain in acquisitions
    to drive a hard bargain in acquisitions, meaning to operate or control a vehicle

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