bets
Translation
bets, wagers
Examples
He placed several bets on the game.
He placed several bets on the game.
All bets are off now that the CEO has resigned.
All bets are off now that the CEO has resigned.
Grammar Patterns
((to place/make)) bets ((on sth.)) to wager on something. They are placing bets on the horse race.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wagers, stakes
Etymology
From the singular 'bet', a shortening of the obsolete word 'abet' (to urge on).
Memory Tips
Plural of 'bet'. Imagine placing multiple wagers. It sounds like 'gets' – you place bets to 'get' money.