CEFR B1

gamble

verb, noun

Meaning

To play games of chance for money or other stakes, or to bet on an uncertain outcome.

Examples

Many people gamble online these days.
She doesn't like to gamble, preferring safer investments.

Synonyms: bet, wager, speculate, chance

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gamble (B1)

verb, noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɡæm.bəl/

Definition

To play games of chance for money or other stakes, or to bet on an uncertain outcome.

Examples

Many people gamble online these days.
She doesn't like to gamble, preferring safer investments.
He gambled away his fortune at the casino.

How to Use gamble

gamble on (prepositional phrase): To bet or take a risk on a particular outcome or person. — "The team is gambling on their star player returning from injury."
gamble away (phrasal verb): To lose something valuable (especially money) through gambling. — "He gambled away all his savings in one night."

Synonyms of gamble

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Antonyms of gamble

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