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ante

|an-te|

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/ˈænti/

initial stake

Etymology
Etymology Information

'ante' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ante,' meaning 'before.'

Historical Evolution

'ante' was directly borrowed from Latin into English, retaining its original form and meaning.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'before' in Latin, but in English, it evolved to refer to a stake in games.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a stake put up by a player in poker and similar games before receiving cards.

Each player must place an ante before the game begins.

Synonyms

stakebet

Verb 1

to put up an amount as an ante in a game.

He decided to ante up $10 to join the game.

Synonyms

betwager

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Idioms

up the ante

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45