Gamble: meaning, definitions and examples
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gamble
[ หษกรฆmbษl ]
taking risks
To play games of chance for money; to bet on an uncertain outcome. Gambling involves risking money on an event with an uncertain result, with the hope of winning more money.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He liked to gamble at the casino on weekends.
- She gambled all her savings on the stock market.
- I don't like to gamble because I prefer to save my money.
- Many people enjoy gambling as a form of entertainment.
- Gambling can become addictive if not done responsibly.
games of chance
An activity where people play games for money, risking the outcome on chance. Gambling can involve various games such as poker, roulette, blackjack, etc.
Synonyms
betting, gaming, risk-taking, wagering.
Examples of usage
- The city is known for its vibrant gambling scene.
- Many states have legalized gambling to boost tourism.
- Gambling can be a fun pastime if done in moderation.
- People often visit Las Vegas for its gambling opportunities.
- Gambling addiction can have serious consequences.
Translations
Translations of the word "gamble" in other languages:
๐ต๐น apostar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช spielen
๐ฎ๐ฉ berjudi
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ hazardowaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใฎใฃใณใใซใใ
๐ซ๐ท jouer
๐ช๐ธ jugar
๐น๐ท kumarda oynamak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฐํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููุงู ูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ hazardovat
๐ธ๐ฐ hazardovaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่ตๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ kockati
๐ฎ๐ธ veรฐja
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑะผะฐั ะพะนะฝะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แขแฃแแ แแแแแจแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qumar oynamaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ jugar
Etymology
The word 'gamble' originated from the Old English word 'gamen', which meant 'game'. Over time, the term evolved to include the aspect of risk and chance, leading to its current usage in the context of gambling. The concept of gambling has been prevalent in various societies throughout history, with different forms of games of chance being played for entertainment and profit. Today, gambling is a popular activity in many cultures, with casinos, online betting, and other forms of wagering being widespread.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,418, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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