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bet

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[ bet ]

verb (used with object)

, bet or bet·ted, bet·ting.
  1. to wager with (something or someone).

    Synonyms: chance, venture, hazard, risk, stake, gamble



verb (used without object)

, bet or bet·ted, bet·ting.
  1. to make a wager:

    Do you want to bet?

noun

  1. a pledge of a forfeit risked on some uncertain outcome; wager:

    Where do we place our bets?

  2. that which is pledged:

    a two-dollar bet.

  3. something that is bet on, as a competitor in a sporting event or a number in a lottery:

    That horse looks like a good bet.

  4. an act or instance of betting:

    It's a bet, then?

  5. a person, plan of action, etc., considered as being a good alternative; choice:

    Your best bet is to sell your stocks now.

bet

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[ beyt; bet ]

noun

BET

3

abbreviation for

, Trademark.
  1. Black Entertainment Television: a cable television channel.

bet.

4

abbreviation for

  1. between.

bet

/ bɛt /

noun

  1. an agreement between two parties that a sum of money or other stake will be paid by the loser to the party who correctly predicts the outcome of an event
  2. the money or stake risked
  3. the predicted result in such an agreement

    his bet was that the horse would win

  4. a person, event, etc, considered as likely to succeed or occur

    it's a good bet that they will succeed

  5. a course of action (esp in the phrase one's best bet )
  6. informal.
    an opinion; view

    my bet is that you've been up to no good

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


verb

  1. whenintr foll by on or against to make or place a bet with (a person or persons)
  2. tr to stake (money, etc) in a bet
  3. informal.
    tr; may take a clause as object to predict (a certain outcome)

    I bet she fails

  4. you bet informal.
    of course; naturally
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of bet1

First recorded in 1585–95; perhaps special use of obsolete bet “better,” in phrase the bet “the advantage,” i.e., “the odds”
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Word History and Origins

Origin of bet1

C16: probably short for abet
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Idioms and Phrases

Idioms
  1. all bets are off. all bets are off.
  2. you bet! Informal. of course! surely!:

    You bet I'd like to be there!

More idioms and phrases containing bet

  • back (bet on) the wrong horse
  • hedge one's bets
  • you bet your ass
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Example Sentences

And when BET Weekend came to Atlanta two months ago, Brinsley thought he could become a major party promoter.

And given the current glut in fossil fuels, it might even be a better economic bet to wait a few years.

The kerfuffle began with a £200 bet, followed by several smaller bets in quick succession.

The monogamous or safe-only gay man is a far safer bet than the unprotected hetero swinger.

By Tuesday night, going through Bet El was no longer possible.

Spiker was willing to bet that right now Weston was over the way trying to prove to them that two and two was four.

"I'll bet yo 'un a hoss I ken put a ball through that Yank's heart at fifty paces," he roared.

She was really uneasy until he explained that, in imitation of older ones, he had bet some cents on Burlingame and had won.

I bet a feller can skate in the streeton the sidewalkalmost anywhere this morning, declared Chet, with enthusiasm.

Dont you be worried, girls; I bet Mr. Sharp wont let anybody get that prize through favoritism.

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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023

Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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