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bets

Pronunciation: [bɛts]

Word

Learn how to use bets in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “games”

(noun) a bet is an amount of money that someone risks on the outcome of a game or event. When you make a bet, you think one team or person will win, and you want to win money if you are right.

Example

I placed a bet on my favorite team to win the match.

Example

She didn't make any bets on the game because she thought it was too risky.

Example

How much did you bet on the race?

Context: “games”

(verb) to bet means to put money on a game, event, or outcome. You bet when you think something will happen, and you want to win something in return if it does.

Example

I bet five dollars that my friend will win the race.

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He didn't bet any money because he wasn't sure who would win.

Example

Did you bet on the basketball game last night?

Context: “certainty”

(verb) to bet can also mean to be really sure about something or to express a strong belief. It's like saying you are confident about what you think will happen.

Example

I bet she will win the spelling bee because she studies really hard.

Example

I wouldn't bet that it will rain tomorrow; it looks sunny outside.

Example

Do you bet that they will finish the project on time?

How to pronounce bets

Pronunciation: [bɛts]

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