Gambit

Pronunciation: /ˈɡæmbɪt/

Gambit (noun)

  1. a move in chess where a player risks a piece for a better position later.
  2. a clever action or plan used to gain an advantage.
  3. a remark made to start a conversation or gain an advantage.

Examples

  • He used a gambit to gain an early advantage in the match.
  • The gambit sacrificed a pawn for better positioning.

Common collocations: opening gambit, play a gambit, bold gambit, risky gambit, execute a gambit

Synonyms of Gambit

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Gambit

  • In the context of strategic moves