CEFR C1

ante

noun

Meaning

A mandatory contribution placed into the pot by each player before a hand begins in card games.

Examples

The dealer reminded the table that the ante was five dollars per hand.
She hesitated to ante up because she did not have a strong starting hand.

Synonyms: stake, wager, contribution, blind

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ante (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈænti

Definition

A mandatory contribution placed into the pot by each player before a hand begins in card games.

Examples

The dealer reminded the table that the ante was five dollars per hand.
She hesitated to ante up because she did not have a strong starting hand.
Players must post their ante before the first round of betting can proceed.

How to Use ante

ante up (phrasal verb): To pay money or contribute to a pool. — "The partners were asked to ante up more funds for the expansion."
up the ante (idiom): To increase the stakes or demands. — "The union upped the ante during the final day of contract negotiations."

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