ante

Meanings

• noun

  Something that comes before; a bet or wager

  - "In poker, the ante is the initial bet that each player makes before the cards are dealt."
  - "Before the race, each team paid an ante to participate."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈænti/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ante
antebellum , can't see 'em , antechamber

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Variants

List of all variants of ante that leads to same result
ante , antes , anted , anteing , ante- , ante meridiem , ante-post , penny-ante , penny ante , penny antes , status quo ante , pereant qui ante nos nostra dixerunt , status quo ante bellum

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'to go before' in Old French, ante was adopted into English in the 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ante' comes from the Old French word 'anter' which means 'before'.

2. In some poker variations, the ante is replaced by a 'blind' bet.

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Related Concepts

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1. bet: An ante is a type of bet that each player makes before the game begins.

2. wager: An ante is a type of wager that each player makes before the game begins.

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Culture

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Ante is commonly used in the context of gambling, particularly in card games such as poker. It represents the initial investment or bet that each player makes before the game begins.

How to Memorize "ante"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a poker table where each player puts an ante in the center before the cards are dealt.
   - Imagine a race where each team pays an ante to participate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ante' with the concept of 'going before' or 'initial investment'.
   - Connect the word 'ante' with the idea of a bet or wager.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'A stands for Ante, which comes Before the game starts'.
   - Use the phrase 'Ante up' to remember the meaning of the word.

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