1
the act of gambling
"he did it on a bet"
2
the money risked on a gamble
"He decided to double his wager after winning the first round of poker."
3
Something deposited, laid, or hazarded on the event of a contest or an unsettled question; a bet; a stake; a pledge.
"The local newspaper identified the anonymous wager as a mysterious benefactor who had pledged thousands to support the homeless shelter."
4
Agent noun of wage; one who wages.
1
stake on the outcome of an issue
"I bet $100 on that new horse"
"She played all her money on the dark horse"
2
maintain with or as if with a bet
"I bet she will be there!"
3
To bet something; to put it up as collateral
"He decided to wager his savings on the outcome of the tournament, putting the entire amount at risk if he lost."
1
A surname.
"The Wagers were among the first settlers to arrive in the valley, where their farm still stands today."
Example Sentences
"he did it on a bet"
noun
"I bet $100 on that new horse"
verb
"She played all her money on the dark horse"
verb
"I bet she will be there!"
verb
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