stakes
|stakes|
/steɪks/
(stake)
risk or support
Etymology
'stake' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'staca,' where 'staca' meant 'post or support.'
'staca' transformed into the Middle English word 'stake,' and eventually became the modern English word 'stake.'
Initially, it meant 'post or support,' but over time it evolved to include meanings related to gambling and risk.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a pointed piece of wood or other material driven into the ground as a marker or support.
The gardener used stakes to support the growing plants.
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Noun 2
a sum of money or something else of value gambled on the outcome of a risky game or venture.
The stakes were high in the poker game.
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Verb 1
to risk or gamble something of value on the outcome of a situation.
He staked his reputation on the success of the project.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45