bet
Informal affirmation, casual
A bet is a wager—an agreement where the parties risk something (usually money) on an uncertain outcome: I put a bet on the home team.
To bet is to make such a wager: He bet fifty dollars on the race.
Extended, bet means to rely confidently on something: I wouldn't bet on it.
In casual speech, you bet means certainly or you're welcome.
As slang, bet is an affirmation meaning agreed, okay, or sounds good: Want to meet at eight? Bet.
Stake on uncertain outcome
- stakeSharpened post or share
- puntKick before landing
- flutterRapid light movement
- antePre-deal poker payment
parlay · accumulator · longshot · underdog · favorite · trifecta · quinella · exacta
Binding promise given
- promiseCommitment to act
- wordLinguistic meaning unit
- guaranteeFormal promise of fulfillment
- assuranceFirm promise or certainty
wager · stake · conviction · certainty · confidence · trust · faith · reliance
Facility for wagering
- rouletteSpinning wheel wager
- blackjackCard game to twenty-one
- pokerHearth implement for coals
- crapsCasino dice wagering
baccarat · keno · slots · dice · lottery · bingo · croupier · dealer
Likelihood of occurrence
- uncertaintyState of being unsure
- speculationUnproven theorizing or risky investment
- ventureRisky new undertaking
- hazardSource of potential harm
exposure · jeopardy · liability · contingency · probability · likelihood · expectation · variance
Free from uncertainty
- absolutelyCompletely, without exception
- definitelyWith complete certainty
- certainlyWithout any doubt
- totallyTo the full extent
gamble
Stake on uncertain outcome
ante · parlay · accumulator · longshot · underdog · favorite · trifecta · quinella · exacta · odds
pledge
Binding promise given
assurance · wager · stake · conviction · certainty · confidence · trust · faith · reliance · assertion
casino
Facility for wagering
craps · baccarat · keno · slots · dice · lottery · bingo · croupier · dealer · chip
chance
Likelihood of occurrence
- uncertaintyState of being unsure
- speculationUnproven theorizing or risky investment
- ventureRisky new undertaking
hazard · exposure · jeopardy · liability · contingency · probability · likelihood · expectation · variance · calculated
aleph
Hebrew alphabet's beginning
yod · lamed · nun · ayin · qoph · shin · Hebrew · alphabet · letter
sure
Free from uncertainty
- absolutelyCompletely, without exception
- definitelyWith complete certainty
- certainlyWithout any doubt
betsure thing
Guaranteed outcome or agreement
guarantee · certainty · lock · safe bet · foregone conclusion
- get betterTo progress or heal
- getting betterProgressing toward wellness
- you betEmphatic casual affirmation
- better offIn a preferable position
- got betterExperienced positive change
- I betSarcastic expression of doubt
better, betting, bets, abet, abetting, abetted, bettor, bettors, abetment