bet
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1bet

noun \ˈbet\

Definition of BET

1
a : something that is laid, staked, or pledged typically between two parties on the outcome of a contest or a contingent issue : wager —often used figuratively in such phrases as all bets are off to stress the uncertainty of an outcome
b : the act of giving such a pledge
2
: something to wager on
3
: a choice made by consideration of probabilities <your best bet is the back road>

Examples of BET

  1. He has a bet on the game.
  2. He made a bet with his brother that he could finish his chores first.
  3. He and his brother have a bet about who can finish his chores first.
  4. He lost the bet and had to pay his brother five dollars.
  5. His brother won the bet.
  6. He paid his brother five dollars to settle the bet.

Origin of BET

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1592

Related to BET

Synonyms
stake, wager
Antonyms
rejectee

Other Game Terms

bezique, carom, convention, crap, euchre, gambit, monte, parlay, tierce

Rhymes with BET

2bet

verb
bet also bet·ted bet·ting

Definition of BET

transitive verb
1
a : to stake on the outcome of an issue or the performance of a contestant
b : to be able to be sure that —usually used in the expression you bet <you bet I'll be there>
2
a : to maintain with or as if with a bet
b : to make a bet with
c : to make a bet on
intransitive verb
: to lay a bet

Examples of BET

  1. He bet $5 on the game.
  2. I'll bet that he makes the next shot.
  3. He always bets that the favorite will win.
  4. He lost a lot of money by betting on college football and basketball.
  5. I bet against the favorite and I lost.
  6. I wouldn't bet against her. She's very likely to win this race.
  7. Carmakers are betting that people will want to buy larger, more expensive cars this year.

First Known Use of BET

1597

Other Game Terms

bezique, carom, convention, crap, euchre, gambit, monte, parlay, tierce

3bet

abbreviation

Definition of BET

between

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