bet

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UK /bet/

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an act of gambling

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He placed a large bet on the horse race.

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It's a safe bet that they will win.

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wager gamble stake

1.

risk something, usually money, on an outcome, such as the result of a game or race

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I'll bet you five dollars that it rains tomorrow.

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He likes to bet on sports.

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wager gamble stake

2.

feel sure or confident about something

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I bet he's going to be late.

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You bet I'm excited!

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believe expect suppose assume

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betting you bet the best bet a safe bet hedge your bets you can bet your life you can bet your bottom dollar