What does gamble mean?
Gamble means A bet or wager..
Gamble
/ˈɡæm.bəl/ · noun
Meaning
A bet or wager..
Definitions by Sense
- A bet or wager.
- A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.
- A risky venture.
- To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.
- To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
- (transitive) To risk (something) for potential gain.
- To interact with equipment at a casino.
Example Sentences
I had a gamble on the horses last weekend.
The sailors had taken many gambles with the sea and always won.
Mark won half a million dollars gambling on horses.
He gambled his reputation on the outcome.
Synonyms for gamble
Antonyms for gamble
Related Words
Word Forms
- gambles
- gambal
- gambling
- gambled
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for gamble?
Common synonyms include chance, adventure, take a chance, run a risk.
What is the opposite of gamble?
Possible antonyms include eared.
How do you use gamble in a sentence?
I had a gamble on the horses last weekend.
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