Meaning of the word bet in English

What does bet mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bet

US /bet/

UK /bet/

an act of gambling

Example:

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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.

Synonym:

wager gamble stake

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

Example:

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

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He likes to bet on sports.

Synonym:

wager gamble stake

feel sure or confident about something

Example:

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I bet he's going to be late.

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You bet I'm excited!

Synonym:

believe expect suppose assume

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betting you bet a safe bet