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Bet
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Simple meaning
What does Bet mean?
Bet means to risk something on a guess about what will happen.
Dictionary definition
To risk something on what will happen; a bet is a guess or agreement with something at stake.
Example sentences
Bet in a sentence
easy
I bet it will rain today.
medium
She made a friendly bet about which team would win.
hard
The character decided not to bet anything valuable on an uncertain result.
Synonyms
Words like Bet
wagerUse as a more formal word for bet.
guessUse when bet means a prediction or expectation.
Antonyms
Opposite words
certaintyUse when something is known instead of guessed.
sure thingUse for something that does not feel risky or uncertain.
Word family
Bet word family
Base word
bet
noun
bets
More than one bet.
noun
betting
The act of making bets.
noun
bettor
A person who makes a bet.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does bet mean?
Bet means to risk something based on what someone thinks will happen.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to bet?
Wager is a more formal word for bet.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses bet correctly?
A bet can be a prediction or agreement about what will happen.
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