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gamble

noun verb

A risky act or venture

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
G
Ends with
E
Contains
AM
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈɡæm.bəl

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. A risky act or venture

noun

  1. Money that is risked for possible monetary gain

verb

  1. Play games for money

verb

  1. Take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

    “When you buy these stocks you are gambling”

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Example Sentences

When you buy these stocks you are gambling

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