gambling
Translation
gambling, betting
Examples
Gambling can be a serious addiction.
Gambling can be a serious addiction.
He won a lot of money from gambling.
He won a lot of money from gambling.
Grammar Patterns
the activity of betting money Gambling can be a serious addiction.
Similar Words
Synonyms: betting, wagering
Etymology
From the verb 'gamble' with the suffix '-ing' to form a gerund (a noun representing an activity).
Memory Tips
The '-ing' suffix often denotes an activity, so 'gambling' is the activity of 'to gamble'.