Gamble
Word | GAMBLE |
Character | 6 |
Hyphenation | gamble gam ble |
Pronunciations | /ˈɡæm.bəl/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Gamble"
What do we mean by gamble?
To bet on an uncertain outcome, as of a contest. intransitive verb
To play a game of chance for stakes. intransitive verb
To take a risk in the hope of gaining an advantage or a benefit. intransitive verb
To engage in reckless or hazardous behavior. intransitive verb
To put up as a stake in gambling; wager. intransitive verb
To expose to hazard; risk. intransitive verb
A bet, wager, or other gambling venture. noun
An act or undertaking of uncertain outcome; a risk. noun
A venture in gambling or as in gambling; a reckless speculation. noun
To play at any game of hazard for a stake; risk money or anything of value on the issue of a game of chance, by either playing or betting on the play of others; hence, to engage in financial transactions or speculations dependent for success chiefly upon chance or unknown contingencies: as, to gamble with cards or dice; to gamble in stocks.
Gambling contract. See contract.
To lose or squander by gaming: with away or off.
A leg. noun
To lose or squander by gaming; -- usually with away. transitive verb
To play or game for money or other stake. intransitive verb
An act of gambling; a transaction or proceeding involving gambling; hence, anything involving similar risk or uncertainty. noun
A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain. noun
A risky venture noun
To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome. verb
A bet or wager.
A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.
A risky venture.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Gamble
- Synonyms for gamble
- Ante Up Synonyms
- Back Synonyms
- Adventitiousness Synonyms
- Bet Synonyms
- Accidentality Synonyms
- Antonyms for gamble
- Eared Antonyms
The word "gamble" in example sentences
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