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bargained

bargained is the simple past and past participle of bargain.

Meaning of bargain

Verb

bargain (third-person singular simple present bargains, present participle bargaining, simple past and past participle bargained)

  1. (intransitive) To make a bargain; to make a deal or contract for the exchange of property or services; to negotiate; to haggle.
    • They had to bargain for a few minutes to get a decent price for the rug.
  2. (transitive) To transfer for a consideration; to barter; to trade

See all 7 meanings of bargain

Phrases with bargained

Questions about bargained

What is bargained the simple past and past participle of?
Bargained is the simple past and past participle of bargain.

Words near bargained in the dictionary

  1. bargain hunters
  2. bargain on
  3. bargain-basement
  4. bargain-basements
  5. bargainable
  6. bargained
  7. bargained away
  8. bargained for
  9. bargained on
  10. bargainee
  11. bargainees

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