bet
Translation
to bet, to wager
Examples
I bet ten dollars on that horse.
I bet ten pounds on that horse.
I bet you can't do that again.
I bet you can't do that again.
Your best bet is to call first.
Your best bet is to call first.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((on sth.)) to risk money on a result I bet ten pounds on that horse.
((that ...)) to be sure that something is true I bet you can't do that again.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wager, gamble
Etymology
From Old English 'bættan' (to make better), related to 'bōt' (advantage, remedy).
Memory Tips
You 'bet' you'll get a 'better' outcome. Also used informally to mean 'I am sure'.