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bet

/ˈbɛt/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To place a wager or stake on the outcome of an event, typically one involving chance.

    - "He bet $50 on the outcome of the football game."
    - "She bet her last dollar on the horse race."
    - "They bet that the new movie would be a box office hit."
  • Noun

    A risk or venture, especially a financial one.

    - "The stock market is a risky bet for those without a solid financial plan."
    - "Starting a business is a big bet, but it can also be very rewarding."
    - "Investing in rare art is a risky bet, but it can also be very profitable."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈbɛt/



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  2. /ˈbɛt/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with bet
net , whet , jet , get , set
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Beta (Greek letter) : The second letter of the Greek alphabet.

  2. Bait () : Something used to attract and lure animals or fish.

  3. Bat () : A piece of equipment used to hit a ball in various sports.

Variants
List of all variants of bet that leads to same result
bet , beth , bets , betted , betting , bet the farm on it , bouncing Bet , bouncing bet , bouncing bets , soapwort , a good bet , a good/safe/sure bet , a safe bet , a sure bet , best bet , best/surest/safest bet , safest bet , surest bet , good bet , good/safe/sure bet , safe bet , sure bet , I bet , I wouldn't bet on it
Forms
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I bet you, You bet, Betting on, Betting against, Betting odds, Betting slip

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'beter' meaning 'to exchange' or 'to buy', and later came to mean 'to wager' or 'to gamble'.

Trivia
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  1. The largest bet ever recorded was placed in 1875 by a man named John Morrison who wagered £250,000 (equivalent to around £25 million today) on a single horse race.

  2. In some countries, it is illegal to bet on sports, while in others, it is a regulated industry.

  3. Betting on the outcome of an election is known as political gambling or political betting.

Related Concepts
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  1. Gambling: The act of playing games of chance for stakes.

  2. Odds: The probability or likelihood of an event occurring.

  3. Stake: The amount of money or other value wagered on an event.

Culture
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Throughout history, betting has been a significant part of various cultures and societies. It can be found in ancient civilizations such as the Romans and Greeks, who held chariot races and other forms of gambling. Betting is also a popular pastime in literature, art, and music, with numerous references and depictions in works such as Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' and the Rolling Stones' song 'Better Angels'.

How to Memorize "bet"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person placing a bet on a horse race, visualizing the excitement and anticipation as the race begins.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bet' with the idea of taking a risk or making a wager.
    - Think of the phrase 'bet your bottom dollar' to help remember the meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic such as 'Bets are made when you think you've got it, but it's a gamble, so always quit it.' to help remember the meaning.

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