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Gambit

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

Definition

a planned series of moves in the game of chess or a strategy or opening move in any situation, usually involving risk or sacrifice

Synonyms & similar words

stratagem ploy strategy tactic maneuver ploy gimmick scheme plan move trick ruse artifice deception subterfuge ploy approach method technique device expedient

Example sentences

  1. The company used a risky gambit to try and gain more market share.
  2. Her gambit in the negotiation paid off and she got a better deal.
  3. He made a clever gambit in the game of chess to checkmate his opponent.
  4. The gambit she used in the debate caught her opponent off guard.
  5. His gambit to invest all his money in the stock market paid off and he made a fortune.

Quotes

  • In chess, the gambit is a move in which a player sacrifices material, usually a pawn, with the hope of achieving an advantageous position.
  • Life is a gambit.
  • A gambit is a powerful weapon in the right hands.

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