Wager vs. Bet
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
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.
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 betBetnoun
the money risked on a gamble
Wagernoun
the money risked on a gamble
Betnoun
the act of gambling;
he did it on a betWagerverb
stake on the outcome of an issue;
I bet $100 on that new horseShe played all her money on the dark horseBetverb
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 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
