Pronunciation

/bɪˈt/

Definitions

Noun

• A bet (informal): A wager or an agreement to pay money or something of value based on the outcome of an event, often with the expectation that one will lose. For example: “He placed a bet on the football game.”
• A bet (gambling): A financial stake in the result of a game or competition. For example: “She won a big bet on the roulette wheel.”

Verb

• To bet (on an outcome): To make a wager or stake money on a specific result. For example: “I bet $10 that the horse will win the race.”
• To make a bet or take a chance: To engage in uncertain speculation or risk. For example: “He decided to bet on his startup’s success.”

Adjective

• Betting (as in betting odds): Concerning or related to wagers or probabilities. For example: “The betting market indicates a high probability of a draw.”

Phrases

• “Make a bet on something” means to place a wager on the outcome.
• “Take a bet” implies accepting a bet made by another person.
• “Oddsmakers set betting lines” refers to professionals who determine the likelihood of outcomes for betting purposes.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “He placed a bet of $50 on the winner of the tennis match.”
• Verb: “After analyzing the data, he decided to bet his friend $20 on the stock’s rise.”
• Adjective: “The betting odds were heavily in favor of the home team.”

Synonyms

• Gamble
• Stake
• Wager
• Risk
• Place a bet
• Lay odds

Antonyms

• Assurance
• Certainty
• Safety
• Predictability