Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ante
noun
/ˈænti/
Definition
The amount of money or stakes that a player must contribute before a game begins, particularly in poker.
Examples
- Before the dealer begins to deal the cards, each player must put in an ante.
- The ante in this poker game is five dollars per player.
- She decided to raise the ante to make the game more exciting.
Meaning
In poker and other games, ‘ante’ refers to a compulsory bet made by players before receiving their cards, helping to create a pot.
Synonyms
- stake
- bet
- contribution
