The media sells a trace of hatred at bargain prices.
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Bargain
/ˈbɑːɡən/
Synonyms for "bargain" (205 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (41)
abatement of differencesaccommodationaccordact betweenadjustmentadvantageous purchaseadvise withagreeagree toagreementallow foranticipatearbitratearrangearrangementbargain forbarterbeat downbidbid for
Verb(2 words)
agreecome to terms
Adjective(1 words)
Strong matches (62)
compactcompare notescompositioncompromiseconcessionconferconfer withconsortiumconsultconsult withcontractconventioncop outcop-outcounselcount oncovenantcovenant of saltdealdeed
Show 25 more words
deliberatedesertion of principledickerdiscussdiscuss withdo a dealdrive a bargainemployment contractengageengagementevasion of responsibilityexchangeexchange observationsexchange viewsexpectfindforeseeformal agreementgive-and-takegiveawaygiving waygo betweengood buygood dealgood pennyworth
Noun(9 words)
Related words (102)
guarantyhagglehard bargainhave conversationshigglehold conferencehorse tradehucksterintercedeintermediateinterposeinterveneironclad agreementjew downjudgelegal agreementlegal contractmake a dealmake termsmediate
Show 54 more words
meerschaummeet halfwaymoderatemutual agreementmutual concessionnegotiateoutbidpactpactionpalaverpalterparleypennyworthpig in a pokepowwowpromiseprotocolput heads togetherreasonreason withreferrefer torefereerepresentsettlementsit down togethersit down withsituationstealstep instipulatestipulationsurrenderswaptake counseltake into accounttake up withtalk overtradetrade intrade-intraffictransactiontreat withtreatytruckumpireunderbidunderstandingundertakeunion contractvalid contractwage contractyielding
Noun(15 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: deal, steal, abatement of differences, accommodation, accord.
- Sentence evidence is available for bargain, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, wiktionary, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "bargain".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "bargain"
Keep "bargain" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "bargain" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "bargain", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "bargain" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
13 entriesagreeagreementdeal makingnegociatenegotiatenegotiationprocesspurchasesettlementtalk termsterms settingunderstanding
More specific
11 entriesbenefit tradeoffclearance itemcontract negotiationcontract termscovenantdiscounted itemprice negotiationrights concessionsale itemsettlementterms negotiation
Collocations
9 entriesbargain hunterbargain pricebargain salebargaining powercollective bargaininggood bargaingreat bargainprice negotiationspecial bargain
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
18 total sentences available.
I didn't bargain for Mary's coming so soon.
Source: tatoeba (32052)
Let's take advantage of the bargain sale and save money.
Source: tatoeba (35729)
The man jumped at our offer of a half-price bargain sale.
Source: tatoeba (46015)
Showing 4 of 18 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "bargain"?
Closest matches include deal, steal, abatement of differences, accommodation, accord.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "bargain"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.