Gamble vs. Bet
Difference Between Gamble and Bet
Gamblenoun
A bet or wager.
I had a gamble on the horses last weekend.Betnoun
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).
Dylan owes Fletcher $30 from an unsuccessful bet.Gamblenoun
A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.
Betnoun
A degree of certainty.
It’s a safe bet that it will rain tomorrow.It’s an even bet that Jim will come top of the maths test tomorrow.Gamblenoun
A risky venture.
The sailors had taken many gambles with the sea and always won.Betnoun
alternative form of beth
Gambleverb
To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.
Betverb
To stake or pledge upon the outcome of an event; to wager.
Gambleverb
To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
Betverb
To be sure of something; to be able to count on something.
You bet!Gambleverb
(transitive) To risk (something) for potential gain.
He gambled his reputation on the outcome.Betverb
(poker) 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.
Gambleverb
To interact with equipment at a casino
Betpreposition
(knitting) between
Gamblenoun
money that is risked for possible monetary gain
Betnoun
the money risked on a gamble
Gamblenoun
a risky act or venture
Betnoun
the act of gambling;
he did it on a betGambleverb
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome;
When you buy these stocks you are gamblingBetverb
maintain with or as if with a bet;
I bet she will be there!Gambleverb
play games for money
Betverb
stake on the outcome of an issue;
I bet $100 on that new horseShe played all her money on the dark horseBetverb
have faith or confidence in;
you can count on me to help you any timeLook to your friends for supportYou can bet on that!Depend on your family in times of crisis
