Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bet

verb/noun
/bɛt/
Definition
To risk something, usually money, on the outcome of an event.
Examples
  • She decided to bet $50 on the horse race.
  • It’s not wise to bet more than you can afford to lose.
  • He made a bet that his team would win the championship.
Meaning
A bet is an agreement in which someone stakes something of value on the outcome of a particular event, typically a game or contest.
Synonyms
  • wager
  • stake
  • gamble
  • risk