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wager

noun verb

The act of gambling

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Word length
5
Starts with
W
Ends with
R
Contains
AG
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
C1

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noun

  1. The act of gambling

    “He did it on a bet”

noun

  1. The money risked on a gamble

verb

  1. Stake on the outcome of an issue

    “I bet $100 on that new horse”

verb

  1. Maintain with or as if with a bet

    “I bet she will be there!”

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Example Sentences

He did it on a bet
I bet $100 on that new horse
She played all her money on the dark horse
I bet she will be there!

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