Wager (Noun)
Meaning 1
The money risked on a gamble.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
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Meaning 2
The act of gambling; "he did it on a bet".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- He placed a large wager on the favored team to win the championship.
- In Vegas, many people make a wager on the roll of the dice or the spin of the roulette wheel.
- The poker player's bold wager shocked the table, but it ultimately paid off.
- Some people view investing in the stock market as a wager, hoping their shares will increase in value.
- The two friends made a wager on who could eat the spicy burrito the fastest.