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bet¹ Definition

bet (bet)

noun

  1. an agreement between two persons that the one proved wrong about the outcome of something will do or pay what is stipulated; wager
    1. the proposition or terms of such an agreement
    2. the thing or sum thus staked
    3. ☆ the thing or person that something is or may be thus staked on this team is a poor bet
  3. ☆ a person, thing, or action likely to bring about a desired result he's the best bet for the job

Etymology: prob. aphetic < abet

transitive verb bet or bet′·ted, bet′·ting

  1. to declare in or as in a bet I bet he'll be late
  2. to stake (money, etc.) in a bet
  3. to wager with (someone)

intransitive verb

to make a bet or bets (on, against, with); wager

bet¹ Idioms

you bet (you)!

☆

Informal certainly!

bet² Definition

bet (bāt, bet)

noun

beth

bet³ Definition

bet

between

bet Synonyms

bet

n.

gamble, wager, venture, pot, ante, hazard, tossup, stake, speculation, betting, play, raffle, odds, uncertainty, tossup, chance, random shot, lottery, fortune, lot, game of chance, sweepstake(s), risk, flier*, long shot*, shot in the dark*, blind bargain*, roll of the dice*, plunge*, pig in a poke*, crapshoot*, piece of the action*.

bet Synonyms

bet

v.

wager, gamble, stake, bet on, back, bet against, venture, hazard, trust, play against, speculate, tempt fortune, play for, put money on, lay money down, dice, flip a coin, toss up, risk, game, chance, ante, make a bet, put up, take a chance, try one's luck, take a flier*, declare oneself in*, lay down*, buy in on*, plank down*, post*, punt*, play the ponies*, pony up*, lay odds*, lay even money*, make book*.

you bet*

certainly, by all means; yes, indeed; see surely, yes.

bet Usage Examples

Object

  • odd: Sports book betting odds 4 select your font face.
  • exchange: Mailing list in betting exchange in have a greater.
  • shop: Most of them turn up to the betting shop nearly every day.
  • tip: Explore the latest Horse Racing Systems, advice with betting tips using the fast links below!

Converse of object

  • lay: You can lay odds bets on all Don't Come Bets.
  • place: You should have no trouble placing bets on dogs running in open races.
  • win: I wouldn't wish Peter on anybody: not even Donna, not even to win the bet.

Preposition: at

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Adjective modifier

  • safe: Their album, which is released today, is a safe bet for the top spot in the UK album charts next Sunday.
  • fair: The concept of a fair bet has no relevance to statistical inference in science.
  • good: Our best bet for the front page tomorrow has a few problems.
  • free: Get the latest odds, research the big teams or choose free bets on our site.

Preposition: on

  • horse: Would you bet on a horse without knowing the odds?

Noun used with modifier

  • each-way: Chris Smith at Oriel Securities believes Amvescap is a good each-way bet for a recovery or bid.
  • spread: Can I use spread bets to play penny shares?
  • sucker: This is a sucker bet, because ID is not science in any way, shape or form.

Adjective complement

  • relative: A bit of their style of much players bet relative to.
  • token: Free bet must be redeemed in its entirety within 30 days. Free bet token is non-withdrawable.

Preposition: from

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Preposition: with

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bet Quotes

I bet you, Ziggie, a hundred bucks that he ain't in here.

—Dillingham, Charles

I hold you six to four I love you with all my heart, if I would bet with other people I'm sure I could get ten to one.

—Rochester,JohnWilmot, 2nd Earl of

An Englishman does not joke about such an important matter as a bet.

—Verne,Jules