Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
high-stake
adjective
/haɪ steɪk/
Definition
Involving a significant risk or potential for great loss or gain.
Examples
- Negotiating a deal with high-stakes implications requires careful planning.
- The high-stake game of investments can lead to massive profits or severe losses.
- In high-stake tests, students must perform at their best to achieve desired results.
Meaning
High-stake refers to situations or events where the outcome is of great importance and carries serious consequences.
Synonyms
- Critical
- High-pressure
- High-risk
- Momentous
- Significant
