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bet

Pronunciation: [/ˈbɛt/]

Word

Learn how to use bet in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “games”

(noun) an agreement between people where one predicts the outcome of something, usually in a game or competition, and risks losing money or possessions if they are wrong.

Example

He won the bet on the basketball game and earned some extra cash.

Example

She lost the bet on the horse race and had to pay her friend the agreed amount.

Example

Did you make a bet on who would win the game?

Context: “prediction”

(verb) to risk money or possessions on the outcome of an event where the result is uncertain. It means making a guess about what will happen and agreeing to potentially lose something if you are wrong.

Example

I bet $10 that it will rain tomorrow.

Example

He refused to bet on the football game because he wasn't sure who would win.

Example

Would you bet on who will be the next president?

How to pronounce bet

Pronunciation: [/ˈbɛt/]

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