Meaning

A wager, an agreement between two parties that a stake (usually money) will be paid by the loser to the winner (the winner being the one who correctly forecast the outcome of an event)..

Definitions by Sense

1. A wager, an agreement between two parties that a stake (usually money) will be paid by the loser to the winner (the winner being the one who correctly forecast the outcome of an event).
2. (Philippines, figuratively, informal) A candidate (for elections and pageants) or competitor (in multinational sports).
3. Indicating a degree of certainty, or that something can be relied upon.
4. (transitive, ditransitive) To stake or pledge upon the outcome of an event; to wager.
5. (transitive) To be sure of something; to be able to count on something.
6. (poker) To place money into the pot in order to require others do the same, usually only used for the first person to place money in the pot on each round.
7. Expression of general agreement or acceptance.
8. Exclamation indicating acceptance of a challenge or an absurd proposal.

Example Sentences

Dylan owes Fletcher $30 from an unsuccessful bet.

It’s a safe bet that it will rain tomorrow.

There's a decent bet that we'll be able to reach the top of that hill in an hour.

It’s an even bet that Jim will come top of the maths test tomorrow.

There's a good bet that Sally will arrive later.

I('ll) bet I can run faster than you.

I bet you dinner at the Ritz that you can't run faster than me.

I bet(ted) her £5 it wouldn't rain all week.

Word Forms

• bets
• betting
• bet
• betted

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When Should You Use Bet?

Use bet when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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