Wager vs. Bet

Wager vs. Bet — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Wager and Bet

Wagernoun

Something deposited, laid, or hazarded on the event of a contest or an unsettled question; a bet; a stake; a pledge.

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.

Wagernoun

That on which bets are laid; the subject of a bet.

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.

Wagernoun

(legal) A contract by which two parties or more agree that a certain sum of money, or other thing, shall be paid or delivered to one of them, on the happening or not happening of an uncertain event.

Betnoun

alternative form of beth

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Wagernoun

(legal) An offer to make oath.

Betverb

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

Wagernoun

Agent noun of wage; one who wages.

Betverb

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

You bet!

Wagerverb

(transitive) To bet something; to put it up as collateral

I'd wager my boots on it.

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.

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Wagerverb

To suppose; to dare say.

I'll wager that Johnson knows something about all this.

Betpreposition

(knitting) between

Wagernoun

the act of gambling;

he did it on a bet

Betnoun

the money risked on a gamble

Wagernoun

the money risked on a gamble

Betnoun

the act of gambling;

he did it on a bet

Wagerverb

stake on the outcome of an issue;

I bet $100 on that new horseShe played all her money on the dark horse

Betverb

maintain with or as if with a bet;

I bet she will be there!

Wagerverb

maintain with or as if with a bet;

I bet she will be there!

Betverb

stake on the outcome of an issue;

I bet $100 on that new horseShe played all her money on the dark horse

Betverb

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