bet

/bˈɛt/

/ˈbɛt/

to bet

MAIN VERB

to risk money on the result of a coming event by trying to predict it

synonyms : play

maintain with or as if with a bet

synonyms : wager

used to express that one is sure about something or thinks that something is very likely

synonyms : bank

Bet

the money risked on a gamble

synonyms : stake

the act of gambling

synonyms : wager

one's opinion or view about something

Examples

1. The company bets its bottom dollar when it spends a lot of money on advertising.

2. The company hedged its bets by developing a second line of products.

3. I bet his ears are burning right now.

4. She hedged her bets by applying for various other jobs as well.