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