Meaning of the word wager in English
What does wager mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
wager
US /ˈweɪ.dʒɚ/
UK /ˈweɪ.dʒər/
Noun
an amount of money that you risk in the hope of winning more, by trying to guess something uncertain, or the agreement that you make to take this risk:
Example:
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She put a wager of $50 on the race.
Verb
to risk money by guessing the result of something:
Example:
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More than $2 billion was wagered legally on sports in Nevada in the last 12 months.