Bet — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb abbreviation /ˈbet/

Meaning & Definition of Bet

Bet (noun)

  1. something that is laid, staked, or pledged typically between two parties on the outcome of a contest or a contingent issue, wager —often used figuratively in such phrases as all bets are off to stress the uncertainty of an outcome
  2. the act of giving such a pledge
  3. something to wager on

Bet (verb)

  1. to stake on the outcome of an issue or the performance of a contestant
  2. to be able to be sure that —usually used in the expression you bet
  3. to maintain with or as if with a bet

Bet (abbreviation)

  1. between

Bet (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the money or thing risked on the outcome of an uncertain event

    "she offered the bet of a free lunch if her team won the World Series"

    similar: stake, wager
    related: collateral, handle, jackpot, kitty, pool, pot

  2. a person or thing that is chosen

    "your best bet would be the scenic route along the coast"

    similar: choice, chosen, pick, selection
    related: favorite, like, liking, preference, elective, option, appointment, designation, nomination, appointee, candidate, nominee, selectee, preselection

Bet (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event

    "foolishly bet a week's salary on the World Series"

    similar: gamble, go, lay, play, put, stake, wager
    related: bid, offer, adventure, chance, hazard, speculate, venture, endanger, imperil, jeopardize

Related Entry: Bet (on) (verb)

Bet (on) is a different word from Bet. The synonyms below are for bet (on), not for bet.

  1. as in wager

    similar: wager, expose, subject, compromise, endanger, imperil, jeopardize, menace, beard, brave, brazen, breast, challenge, confront, dare, defy, face, outbrave, adventure, chance, gamble (on), hazard, risk, tempt, venture

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bet

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bet:

stake, wager, choice, chosen, pick, selection, gamble, go, lay, play, put

Related Words for Bet

collateral, handle, jackpot, kitty, pool, pot, favorite, like, liking, preference, elective, option, appointment, designation, nomination, appointee, candidate, nominee, selectee, preselection, bid, offer, adventure, chance, hazard, speculate, venture, endanger, imperil, jeopardize

Word Forms of Bet

Inflections: betted, betting

Origin & Etymology of Bet

origin unknown

First known use: 1591

Words & Phrases Containing Bet

bet the farm on it, bouncing bet, a good/safe/sure bet, best/surest/safest bet, good/safe/sure bet, I bet, I wouldn't bet on it

Frequently Asked Questions about Bet

What does "Bet" mean?

"Bet" means something that is laid, staked, or pledged typically between two parties on the outcome of a contest or a contingent issue, wager —often used figuratively in such phrases as all bets are off to stress the uncertainty of an outcome. As an a noun, a verb and an abbreviation, it is defined as: something that is laid, staked, or pledged typically between two parties on the outcome of a contest or a contingent issue, wager —often used figuratively in such phrases as all bets are off to stress the uncertainty of an outcome. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bet"?

Other words for "Bet" include stake, wager, choice, chosen, pick, selection, gamble and go. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bet" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bet"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bet". Common alternatives include stake, wager, choice, chosen, pick, selection, gamble, go, lay and play.

How do you use "Bet" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bet" in a sentence: "she offered the bet of a free lunch if her team won the World Series"; "your best bet would be the scenic route along the coast"; "foolishly bet a week's salary on the World Series".

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

"Bet" can be used as a noun, a verb and an abbreviation, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Bet"?

"Bet" is pronounced /ˈbet/.

What is the origin of the word "Bet"?

"Bet" comes from origin unknown. First known use: 1591.

What is another word for "Bet" meaning "the money or thing risked on the outcome of an uncertain event"?

When "Bet" (noun) means the money or thing risked on the outcome of an uncertain event, synonyms include stake and wager.