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- pronunciation:
- bet
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
bets, betting, bet, betted |
| definition 1: |
to agree to pay if your guess about some future event is wrong.
I bet you a dollar that it will snow tomorrow.- similar words:
- pledge, risk
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| definition 2: |
to feel very sure about an event or action.
I bet she'll be late again tomorrow. |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the amount of money you promise to pay if your guess about a future event is wrong.
Jack placed a bet on one of the horses in the race. |
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