Bet
Pronunciation: /ˈbɛt/
Bet (verb)
- to risk money on the result of a game or event
- to be certain that something is true or will happen
Examples
- He decided to bet on the horse race.
- They bet a large sum on the outcome of the game.
Common collocations: bet on a horse, bet money, bet heavily, bet anything, bet your life
Bet (noun)
- an amount of money risked on the result of a game or event
- something you are certain about
Examples
- He placed a bet on the football match.
- The bet was too risky for him.