Betting

Word BETTING
Character 7
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ˈbɛtɪŋ/

Definitions and meanings of "Betting"

What do we mean by betting?

To stake or pledge upon the outcome of an event; to wager.

To be sure of something; to be able to count on something.

To place money into the pot in order to require others do the same, usually only used for the first person to place money in the pot on each round.

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The word "betting" in example sentences

Hedge fund manager John Paulson, who made his name betting against subprime mortgages in 2007, received a license from Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission to deal in securities. ❋ Unknown (2011)

John Paulson , who made his name betting against subprime mortgages in 2007, received a license from Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission to deal in securities last month. ❋ Alison Tudor (2011)

Hedge-fund manager John Paulson, who made his name betting against subprime mortgages in 2007, is the latest high-profile investor to expand into Asia. ❋ Unknown (2011)

HONG KONG—Hedge-fund manager John Paulson , who made his name betting against subprime mortgages in 2007, is the latest high-profile investor to expand into Asia. ❋ Nisha Gopalan (2011)

• Hedge-fund manager John Paulson , who made his name betting against subprime mortgages in 2007, turned bullish on gold and bank stocks in recent years, and the latest glimpse into Paulson & Co.'s portfolio suggests his outlook hasn't changed much. ❋ Erik Holm (2011)

Last year's champion finished five points clear of Schalke 04 in second, and nine in front of third-placed Werder Bremen last season, and those two teams are next in the title betting at 9/1 and 12/1 respectively. ❋ Unknown (2010)

However, spread-betting, which is the most extreme form of short-term betting on the stock market is free from the tax. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Interestingly most sociologists we spoke to don't believe that betting is a cultural taboo. ❋ Shloka Nath (2010)

Though saying he was too stupid to know when the stop betting is certainly a valid point. ❋ Unknown (2010)

When Truly Plaice's mother was pregnant, the town of Aberdeen joined together in betting how record-breakingly huge the baby boy would ultimately be. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"The idea you can stop fixing by stopping betting is an extreme view -- it's like saying we shouldn't have stock exchange because there are scams." ❋ Shloka Nath (2010)

The hedge-fund manager, who made his name betting against subprime mortgages in 2007, turned bullish on bank stocks and gold in recent years, and the filing, current as of Dec. 31, 2010, continued for the most part to reflect those views. ❋ Brendan Conway (2011)

Consider Underdogs - "In the long-run, it's easier to win betting on the underdog," said Konik. ❋ Chris Maloney (2010)

The betting is that (some) people will donate to stories they can see are going to be great because the open methods allow for that glimpse ahead. ❋ Maxine (2009)

I think some of the betting is with Sara on a 'bigger/newer scandal', but really? ❋ Unknown (2009)

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