Synonyms of bet

bet 1 of 2

noun

ˈbet 

1

as in stake

the money or thing risked on the outcome of an uncertain event

she offered the bet of a free lunch if her team won the World Series

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stake
• wager
• pool
• collateral
• handle
• kitty
• pot
• jackpot

2

as in choice

a person or thing that is chosen

your best bet would be the scenic route along the coast

Synonyms & Similar Words

• choice
• favorite
• pick
• selection
• candidate
• option
• chosen
• nominee
• preference
• nomination
• liking
• like
• appointee
• designation
• appointment
• elective
• preselection
• selectee

bet

2 of 2

verb

as in to put

to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event

foolishly bet a week's salary on the World Series

Synonyms & Similar Words

• put
• wager
• play
• gamble
• offer
• lay
• stake
• go
• bid
• speculate
• venture
• adventure
• chance
• jeopardize
• hazard
• endanger
• imperil

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bet

Noun

Developers like Hui came to see the market as a one-way bet — why would the government spoil its own party? — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Some prediction market companies have received unflattering media headlines based on false premises—Kalshi doesn’t take bets directly involving war or wildfires despite substantial news coverage suggesting otherwise. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Verb

Investors are betting on the operational infrastructure that makes energy, water and risk data visible, not on sustainability branding itself. — Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Golfweek revealed that a PGA Champions Tour player had been suspended for betting on golf. — Greg Borowski, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2026