bet
bet1 definition
bet (bet)
noun
- an agreement between two persons that the one proved wrong about the outcome of something will do or pay what is stipulated; wager
- the proposition or terms of such an agreement
- the thing or sum thus staked
- ☆ the thing or person that something is or may be thus staked on this team is a poor bet
- ☆ 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 betted bet′·ted, betting bet′·ting
- to declare in or as in a bet I bet he'll be late
- to stake (money, etc.) in a bet
- to wager with (someone)
intransitive verb
to make a bet or bets (on, against, with); wager
bet Idioms
you bet (you)!
☆Informal certainly!
bet2 definition
bet (bāt, bet)
noun
bet3 definition
bet
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