Synonyms for

Bets

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

Definition

To risk something, usually money, on the outcome of an event or a game.

Synonyms & similar words

wager look reckon calculate stakes depend stake count play bet wager gamble stake risk venture speculate chance play back pledge hazard support underwrite finance invest commit

Synonyms by register

Formal

wagers stakes pledges

Informal

guesses shots risks chances

Literary

ventures risks

Antonyms

certainties guarantees sure things sureties safeguards assurances

Common collocations

  • place a bet
  • make a bet
  • take a bet
  • win a bet
  • lose a bet
  • a safe bet
  • a bad bet
  • a good bet

Word family

noun bet
verb bet

Usage note

The word 'bets' is the plural form of 'bet', a noun or verb referring to a wager. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I bet my friend that I would finish my homework before dinner.
  2. She bet on the red car to win the race.
  3. He always bets on his favorite team to win.
  4. I don't like to bet because I don't like to lose money.
  5. The horse racing fans placed their bets before the race started.

Quotes

  • You never know what's going to happen when you bet on a horse race.
  • I bet you can't eat just one cookie!
  • I'm willing to bet that he won't show up on time.

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