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bets

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B1

/bɛts/

(bet)

risking money

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.Present Participle
betbetsbettingbetsbetting
Etymology
Etymology Information

'bet' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'bette,' where it meant 'to pledge or stake.'

Historical Evolution

'bette' transformed into the modern English word 'bet' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to pledge or stake,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a wager or stake placed on the outcome of an event.

He placed several bets on the horse race.

Synonyms

wagerstake

Verb 1

to risk money or something of value on the outcome of an event.

She bets on the outcome of the game.

Synonyms

wagergamble

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Idioms

hedge your bets

Last updated: 2025/01/22 22:36