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bargaining

SayBAR-guhn-ingUS/ˈbɑːɹɡənɪŋ/UK/ˈbɑːɡənɪŋ/

2 meanings of bargaining

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  1. 1
    noununcountable
    The act of talking back and forth to agree on a price or deal.

    Like two people taking turns to meet in the middle on a price.

    Hours of bargaining finally got them a fair price on the rug.

    She enjoys the give-and-take of bargaining at street markets.

    Similarnegotiation, haggling

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  2. 2
    verb
    Present participle of bargain. Use this -ing form when the action is happening now.

    They were bargaining over the price all afternoon.

    He is bargaining with the dealer right now.

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bargaining is a form of bargain

bargain, verb: To talk with someone to agree on a price or deal. Full entry

Forms
bargainbargains he/she/itbargaining -ing formbargained past tense, past participle
Spelling
bargain → bargaining: add -ing

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