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.dʒɚ/
Noun
1.
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
1.
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.
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