BET as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • the act of gambling
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • he did it on a bet
    Hypernyms(s) bet is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • the money risked on a gamble
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) bet is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)

BET as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • have faith or confidence in
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • you can count on me to help you any time
    • Look to your friends for support
    • You can bet on that!
    • Depend on your family in times of crisis
    Hypernyms(s) bet is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • maintain with or as if with a bet
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • I bet she will be there!
    Hypernyms(s) bet is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower See Also Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • stake on the outcome of an issue
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • I bet $100 on that new horse
    • She played all her money on the dark horse
    Hypernyms(s) bet is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)