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gam·ble
 gamble
- pronunciation:
- gaem
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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
gambled, gambles, gambling |
| definition 1: |
to bet money or other things on the way a game, race, or other event will end.
She gambled on the turtle race and lost five dollars. |
| definition 2: |
to take a risk, hoping for a good result.
We are gambling that the weather will be good on the day of the barbecue.- similar words:
- bet, speculate
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| definition 3: |
to put down as a bet.
I gambled two dollars on the state basketball finals.- synonyms:
- risk
- similar words:
- hazard, venture
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a risky action; something of uncertain result.
Buying an old used car is always a gamble.- similar words:
- chance, hazard, venture
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| related words: |
adventure |
| derivation: |
gambler (n.) |
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