Synonyms for

Stakes

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

Definition

stakes (noun): a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground to support something or mark a boundary

Synonyms & similar words

post wager interest impale hazard gage punt beton adventure back jeopardize game stake venture bet posts poles pegs markers bets wagers

Synonyms by register

Formal

interest wager bet gamble

Informal

risk chance gamble bet

Literary

pledge venture hazard

Antonyms

certainty guarantee security safety surety assurance

Common collocations

  • high stakes
  • low stakes
  • raise the stakes
  • at stake
  • the stakes are high
  • win or lose stakes
  • no stakes

Word family

noun stake
verb stake
adjective staked

Usage note

The word 'stakes' can refer to the money or possessions risked in a game or bet, or to the level of importance or interest in a situation. It is often used in the plural form.

Example sentences

  1. The tent was held up by stakes in the ground.
  2. The construction workers put stakes around the site to mark the area.
  3. I placed a bet on the horse race and won a lot of money.
  4. The stakes were high in the poker game.
  5. She claimed her stake in the company before it went public.

Quotes

  • 'When the stakes are high, be brave and decisive.' - Queen Rania of Jordan
  • 'The stakes are high, the water's rough, but this love is ours.' - Taylor Swift
  • 'The stakes in conflict do not remain static.' - Henry A. Kissinger

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