gambled

Meanings

• the act of playing games of chance for stakes

  - "He enjoys gambling at the casino."
  - "Gambling can lead to financial problems."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gambled
gambled , scramble , grumble , umble , bumbled

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Gamble (v.) (en) : To play a game involving risk, especially betting money on an uncertain outcome.
   

2. Gamble (n.) (en) : The act of playing a game involving risk, especially betting money on an uncertain outcome.
   

3. Gamble (fr) : A bet, a wager.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. gamble (v.)
   

2. gamble (n.)
   

3. gambol
   

4. gamut
   

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Variants

List of all variants of gambled that leads to same result
gamble , gambled , gambler , gamblers , gambles , gambling , gamble away , gambled away , gambles away , gambling away

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

Gambling can take many forms. Some common forms of gambling include: Casinos, Sports Betting, Lotteries, Bingo, Poker, Keno, Scratch Cards, and Online Gambling.

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Etymology

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

The word 'gamble' comes from the Old French word 'despenser', which means 'to spend'. The modern English word 'gamble' developed from the Middle English word 'gamen', which means 'game, play, or pastime'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Luck: Luck is a concept that is often associated with gambling. It refers to the belief that certain events are influenced by chance or randomness.

2. Probability: Probability is a mathematical concept that is used to measure the likelihood of an event occurring. In the context of gambling, probability is used to calculate the chances of winning a particular game or bet.

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Culture

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Gambling has a rich cultural history. In ancient civilizations such as China and Rome, gambling was a popular form of entertainment. In many cultures, gambling was also considered a symbol of wealth and success. Today, gambling continues to be a popular form of entertainment and can be found in various forms such as casinos, sports betting, and online gaming.

How to Memorize "gambled"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a coin. Now imagine that coin being flipped in the air. The coin flips end over end, the heads side up, then the tails side up. The coin keeps flipping until it lands on one side. Let's say the coin lands on heads. Now imagine that you placed a bet on the coin landing on heads. You placed your bet and now the coin has landed on heads. You have won your bet!

2. associate
   

   - Think of a person you know who enjoys gambling. Now imagine that person taking you to a casino. The two of you enter the casino and begin to explore all of the different gambling games that are available. Maybe your friend suggests that you try your hand at the roulette table. Or maybe your friend suggests that you try your luck at the slot machines. Whatever gambling games you choose to try, make sure that you are having a good time and that you are enjoying the experience of gambling.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the following mnemonic to help you remember the different meanings of the word 'gamble'. 'Gamble' is a verb that means 'to play a game involving risk, especially betting money on an uncertain outcome.' 'Gamble' is also a noun that means 'the act of playing a game involving risk, especially betting money on an uncertain outcome.' To remember these meanings, use the following mnemonic: 'Gamble' is a 'Game' that involves 'Risk' and 'Money'. 'Gamble' is an 'Act' that involves 'Playing' a 'Game' that involves 'Risk' and 'Money'. Using this mnemonic will help you remember the different meanings of the word 'gamble'.

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