The difference between Deal with and Look after

When used as verbs, deal with means to handle verbally or in some form of artistic expression, whereas look after means to watch or protect.


check bellow for the other definitions of Deal with and Look after

  1. Deal with as a verb (transitive):

    To handle verbally or in some form of artistic expression; to address or discuss as a subject.

    Examples:

    "This book deals with incest."

  2. Deal with as a verb (transitive):

    To take action with respect to (someone or something).

    Examples:

    "The teacher knew how to deal with these lazy students."

  3. Deal with as a verb (transitive):

    To consider, as an example.

    Examples:

    "Let us deal with the case of China."

  4. Deal with as a verb (transitive):

    To come to terms with; to overcome any difficulties presented by.

    Examples:

    "We deal with having just a gallon of gas. Thankfully he'd dealt with such issues before, so he had all the necessary experience."

  5. Deal with as a verb (transitive):

    To be in charge of, act on, or dispose of.

    Examples:

    "I can deal with this crew of workers."

  6. Deal with as a verb (transitive):

    To behave in a certain way towards.

    Examples:

    "He deals fairly with his employees."

  1. Look after as a verb (transitive, idiomatic):

    To watch or protect; to keep safe.

    Examples:

    "He asked me to look after his daughter while he was away."

  2. Look after as a verb (dated):

    To expect.

  3. Look after as a verb (dated):

    To seek or search for.