bet (A2)
verb, noun
Pronunciation: /bɛt/
Meaning 1
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.
Meaning 2: Certainty
To be very sure that something will happen or is true (often used as 'I bet' or 'you bet').
Examples
You bet I'll be there on time!
I bet he's already forgotten our anniversary.
She bet that the train would be late.
Meaning 3: Wager
A wager or the act of wagering.
Examples
The bet was for $100.
It was a friendly bet between friends.
His bet paid off when the team won.
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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