Stakes (Noun)
Meaning
The money risked on a gamble.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- He bet all his savings on the roulette wheel, with incredibly high stakes.
- The casino offered odds with such high stakes that many players walked away from the table.
- As a beginner in poker, Sarah played low-stakes games to avoid losing a lot of money.
- John knew he had a lot riding on this gamble and raised the stakes even higher.
- If they failed to make a return on investment, the financial stakes for the business partners would be dire.