anteing
|an-te-ing|
/ˈæn.ti.ɪŋ/
(ante)
initial stake
Etymology
'ante' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ante', where 'ante' meant 'before'.
'ante' entered English in the 19th century (in the gambling sense) via usage in games where money was put in 'before' play; the sense developed from the Latin/Spanish adverb 'ante' and became the noun/verb 'ante' in modern English.
Initially it meant 'before' (a temporal/prepositional sense), but over time it evolved into the specific gambling sense 'a stake put in before play' and the verbal sense 'to put up an ante'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of putting up an ante; (gerund used as a noun) contributing or increasing the stake.
Her anteing kept the pot growing all night.
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Verb 1
present participle of 'ante': to put up an ante (a stake) in a game; to pay or add money as a stake or contribution.
He's anteing to stay in the game despite the rising bets.
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Verb 2
informal/figurative: to increase one's commitment or investment in something (often used with up or in).
They're anteing more resources into the project this quarter.
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Last updated: 2025/08/22 00:07