Synonyms for

Ante

Verb / ˈænti: / Another word for ante — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a fixed amount of money that each person in a group of people bets before the start of a card game

Synonyms & similar words

bet wager stake pot pool chips bankroll buy-in contribution investment risk pledge deposit security guarantee collateral bond surety

Synonyms by register

Formal

stake wager bet gamble

Informal

bet stake wager money dough

Literary

pledge venture risk

Antonyms

after behind post subsequent following later

Common collocations

  • ante up
  • raise the ante
  • ante bet
  • ante meaning
  • ante definition
  • ante meaning in poker
  • ante meaning in cards

Word family

noun ante
verb ante

Usage note

Primarily used in the context of gambling, especially poker, to refer to the initial bet placed before cards are dealt. 'Ante up' is a common idiom meaning to contribute money or effort.

Example sentences

  1. I need to put in my ante before we start playing cards.
  2. The pot grew as everyone added their ante.
  3. Do you have enough money to cover the ante?
  4. The ante was too high for me to join the game.
  5. We all agreed to increase the ante for the next round.

Quotes

  • "It's not whether you won or lost, but how many bad beat stories you were able to tell" - Grantland Rice
  • "Poker is a skill game pretending to be a chance game." - James Altucher
  • "Trust everyone, but always cut the cards." - Benny Binion

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