Definition of ante
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: a poker stake usually put up before the deal to build the pot
The dealer called for a dollar ante.
ante
verb
anted; anteing
Definition of ante (Entry 2 of 3)
: pay up
—usually used with up The dealer waited until everyone had anted up before he dealt the cards.
ante-
prefixDefinition of ante- (Entry 3 of 3)
1a
: prior : earlier
antedate
b
: anterior : forward
anteroom
2
: prior to : earlier than
antediluvian
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The first known use of ante was in 1821
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