Bet: meaning, definitions and examples

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[ bet ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

sports betting

An agreement between two parties that a sum of money or other valuable item will be paid to the party who correctly predicts the outcome of an event.

Synonyms

gamble, stake, wager

Examples of usage

  • I placed a bet on the horse race yesterday.
  • He won a lot of money through sports betting.
Context #2 | Verb

betting on a game

To risk money on the outcome of an event or contest, typically with the hope of gaining money or material goods.

Synonyms

gamble, stake, wager

Examples of usage

  • She bet on the roulette table and won big.
  • I wouldn't bet on that team winning the championship.

Translations

Translations of the word "bet" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aposta

🇮🇳 शर्त

🇩🇪 Wette

🇮🇩 taruhan

🇺🇦 ставка

🇵🇱 zakład

🇯🇵 賭け

🇫🇷 pari

🇪🇸 apuesta

🇹🇷 bahis

🇰🇷 내기

🇸🇦 رهان

🇨🇿 sázka

🇸🇰 stávka

🇨🇳 赌注

🇸🇮 stavek

🇮🇸 veðmál

🇰🇿 бәс

🇬🇪 ფსონი

🇦🇿 mərc

🇲🇽 apuesta

Etymology

The word 'bet' originated from the Old English word 'bætan' which means 'to make a bet'. It has been used for centuries in various forms of gambling and wagering. The concept of betting has evolved over time to include not only traditional sports betting but also online betting and various forms of gambling activities.

See also: better, bettered, betting, bettor, underbet.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,458 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.