Synonyms for bet

Grammar : Noun, verb

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Phonetic Transcription : bɛt

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Définition of bet

Origin : 1590s, as both a verb and noun, in the argot of petty criminals, of unknown origin; probably a shortening of abet or else from obsolete beet "to make good," from Old English bætan "make better, arouse, stimulate," from Proto-Germanic *baitjanan, in which case the verb would be the original. The original notion is perhaps "to improve" a contest by wagering on it, or it is from the "bait" sense in abet. Used since 1852 in various American English slang assertions (cf. you bet "be assured," 1857). Related: Betting.

noun game of chance; money gambled
verb gamble

Example sentences :

This here fellow, now, couldn't make an honest livin' like that, I bet you.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

You bet Mr. Arledge would 'a' got my decision right hot off the griddle.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

I'll bet England never knew the Revolution was a-goin' on till it was over.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

He fought his way back to the open of the paddock without making a bet.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

I'll just re-enter that bet to the Little Woman while I think of it.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

Yes, he had better make his bet before these whisperings came to other ears.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

If he could have a bet on The Dutchman he would surely recoup his losses.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

I'll bet money she done it just t' rasp his feelin's—and she sure succeeded.
Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower

"I didn't have no thousand in one bet on that race," he said.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

I remember him because it took some explainin' to get the bet through his noddle.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

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