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

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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

Safest bet may be ‘under’ on 44 1/2, with two top-five defenses from a year ago. — Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026

Perhaps a restaurant group’s best bet would be to open businesses that Saudis actually like. — Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Verb

Two federal courts of appeals have now issued conflicting decisions on whether federal law preempts states from enforcing their sports betting laws against Kalshi and other prediction-market operators. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Gamblers would bet on the fates of prisoners awaiting execution and of prominent people whose illnesses were reported on in the newspaper. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026