Synonyms for
Bet
Definition
to risk something, usually money, on the outcome of an event or a game
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- make a bet
- place a bet
- bet money
- bet on the outcome
- bet against
- bet on the favorite
- bet on the underdog
Word family
Usage note
While 'bet' can be used formally, it is more commonly used in informal contexts. Avoid using 'bet' as a verb when a more precise term like 'predict' or 'assume' is appropriate.
Example sentences
- I bet you can't run faster than me.
- He bet all his money on the horse race.
- I bet that it will rain tomorrow.
- She bet me five dollars that I wouldn't finish my homework.
- Let's bet on who will win the basketball game.
Quotes
You've got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away, and know when to run. You never count your money when you're sittin' at the table. There'll be time enough for countin' when the dealin's done. - Kenny Rogers
If you bet on a horse, that's gambling. If you bet you can make three spades, that's entertainment. If you bet cotton will go up three points, that's business. See the difference? - Blackie Sherrod
I bet on everything, even the weather. - Barry Gibb