bet

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈbΙ›t/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A wager, an agreement between two parties that a stake (usually money) will be paid by the loser to the winner (the winner being the one who correctly forecast the outcome of an event).

Example Sentences
  • Dylan owes Fletcher $30 from an unsuccessful bet.
2 Definition

A degree of certainty.

Example Sentences
  • It’s a safe bet that it will rain tomorrow.
3 Definition

The second letter of the Aramaic alphabet, 𐑁

4 Definition

The second letter of the Hebrew alphabet, Χ‘

5 Definition

The second letter of the Syriac alphabet, ά’

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • Fancy going for a drink after work? You bet I do!
3 Definition

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.

Interjection
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Expression of general agreement or acceptance.

2 Definition

Exclamation indicating acceptance of a challenge or an absurd proposal.

3 Definition

Exclamation of joy at good fortune.

Preposition
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Between