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bet Definition

  • 1an agreement between two parties that a sum of money or other stake will be paid by the loser to the winner (the winner being the one who correctly forecast the outcome of an event)
  • 2a risky or uncertain action or proposition

Using bet: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I made a bet with my friend on who would win the game.

  • Example

    He placed a bet on the horse race.

  • Example

    I bet you can't finish that pizza in one sitting.

  • Example

    She's willing to bet her career on this project.

bet Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for bet

Idioms Using bet

  • don't bet on it

    used to express doubt or uncertainty about something

    Example

    A: Do you think it will rain tomorrow? B: Don't bet on it.

  • to risk everything on a single venture or decision

    Example

    He bet the farm on his new business, but unfortunately it failed.

  • used to indicate that a situation is too uncertain to make a prediction

    Example

    With the current political climate, all bets are off for the upcoming election.

Phrases with bet

  • used to confirm or emphasize a statement or to express agreement

    Example

    A: Do you want to come to the party tonight? B: You bet!

  • to make a wager on the outcome of an event

    Example

    He went to the casino to place a bet on the roulette table.

  • hedging one's bets

    reducing one's risk by placing additional bets or investments

    Example

    She decided to hedge her bets by investing in both stocks and bonds.

Origins of bet

from Old English 'bethian', meaning 'to wager'

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Summary: bet in Brief

The term 'bet' [bet] refers to an agreement between two parties that a sum of money or other stake will be paid by the loser to the winner, or a risky or uncertain action or proposition. It can be used in phrases like 'place a bet,' 'you bet,' and idioms like 'don't bet on it,' indicating doubt or uncertainty. 'Bet the farm' means to risk everything on a single venture, while 'all bets are off' indicates an unpredictable situation.

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