bet (A2)
verb, noun
Pronunciation: /bɛt/
Definition
To wager money or something of value on the outcome of an event, such as a race, game, or election.
Examples
He decided to bet on the underdog in the horse race.
They bet on which horse would finish first.
She bet him that she could finish the marathon in under four hours.
How to Use bet
- bet on (prepositional phrase)
- To wager money or something of value on a particular outcome or participant. — "He decided to bet on the dark horse."
- bet that (collocation)
- To be very sure that a particular statement or prediction is true. — "I bet that she will arrive late."
- you bet (idiom)
- Certainly; definitely. — "Will you help me move? You bet!"
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