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B1
/bɛt/
risking money
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bet' originates from the English word 'abet,' which meant 'to encourage or incite.'
Historical Evolution
'abet' transformed into the modern English word 'bet' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to encourage or incite,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to risk money on an outcome.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an agreement between two parties where the loser pays the winner a certain amount of money or other stakes.
He placed a bet on the horse race.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to risk money or something of value on the outcome of an event.
I bet $50 on the game.
Synonyms
Verb 2
past tense or past participle form of 'bet'.
He bet all his savings on the stock market.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39