Antes — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈan-tē/ an·te

Meaning & Definition of Antes

Antes (noun)

  1. a poker stake usually put up before the deal to build the pot
  2. cost, price
  3. risk, stakes
  4. poker played for very low stakes

Antes (verb)

  1. to put up (an ante); also, pay, produce —usually used with up
  2. pay up —usually used with up

Antes (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something

    "the base price is $500, but any additional repairs will up the ante"

    similar: charges, costs, damages, fees, figures, freights, prices, price tags
    related: fair market values, market values, valuations, values, asking prices, list prices, sticker prices, price points, rates, tariffs, unit prices, carrying charges, overcharges, service charges, surcharges, deductions, discounts, markdowns, reductions, sales, deposits, down payments, accounts, bills, checks, invoices, tabs

Related Entry: Ante (noun)

Ante is a different word from Antes. The synonyms below are for ante, not for antes.

  1. the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something

    "the base price is $500, but any additional repairs will up the ante"

    similar: charge, cost, damage, fee, figure, freight, price, price tag
    related: fair market value, market value, valuation, value, asking price, list price, sticker price, price point, rate, tariff, unit price, carrying charge, overcharge, service charge, surcharge, deduction, discount, markdown, reduction, sale, deposit, down payment, account, bill, check, invoice, tab

Related Entry: Ante (up) (verb)

Ante (up) is a different word from Antes. The synonyms below are for ante (up), not for antes.

  1. to give what is owed for

    "if we can't ante up at least half of the overdue rent, we are going to be evicted"

    similar: balance, clear, discharge, foot, liquidate, meet, pay, pay off, pay up, pony up, quit, recompense, settle, spring (for), stand
    opposite: repudiate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Antes

The most common words with a similar meaning to Antes:

charges, costs, damages, fees, figures, freights, prices, price tags

Related Words for Antes

fair market values, market values, valuations, values, asking prices, list prices, sticker prices, price points, rates, tariffs, unit prices, carrying charges, overcharges, service charges, surcharges, deductions, discounts, markdowns, reductions, sales, deposits, down payments, accounts, bills, checks, invoices, tabs

Word Forms of Antes

Inflections: anted, anteing

Origin & Etymology of Antes

borrowed from Latin ante "before, preceding" ante-

First known use: 1821

Frequently Asked Questions about Antes

What does "Antes" mean?

"Antes" means a poker stake usually put up before the deal to build the pot. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a poker stake usually put up before the deal to build the pot.

What is another word for "Antes"?

Other words for "Antes" include charges, costs, damages, fees, figures, freights, prices and price tags. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Antes" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Antes"?

There are 35 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Antes". Common alternatives include charges, costs, damages, fees, figures, freights, prices and price tags.

How do you use "Antes" in a sentence?

Examples of "Antes" in a sentence: "the base price is $500, but any additional repairs will up the ante".

Is "Antes" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Antes" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Antes"?

"Antes" is pronounced /ˈan-tē/ and divided into syllables as an·te.

What is the origin of the word "Antes"?

"Antes" comes from borrowed from Latin ante "before, preceding" ante-. First known use: 1821.

What is another word for "Antes" meaning "the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something"?

When "Antes" (noun) means the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something, synonyms include charges, costs, damages, fees, figures and freights.