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bet

noun verb

the act of gambling

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Word Facts

Word length
3
Starts with
B
Ends with
T
Contains
E
Scrabble score
5
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Definitions

noun

  1. the act of gambling

    “he did it on a bet”

noun

  1. the money risked on a gamble

verb

  1. have faith or confidence in

    “you can count on me to help you any time”

verb

  1. maintain with or as if with a bet

    “I bet she will be there!”

verb

  1. stake on the outcome of an issue

    “I bet $100 on that new horse”

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Example Sentences

he did it on a bet
you can count on me to help you any time
Look to your friends for support
You can bet on that!
Depend on your family in times of crisis
I bet she will be there!
I bet $100 on that new horse
She played all her money on the dark horse

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