Bet
verb
To risk money or something valuable on the result of an event.
I bet $50 on the game tonight.
Often appears as...
- place a bet
- win a bet
noun
An act of risking a sum of money on the outcome of a future event.
My bet is on the red team.
Often appears as...
- place a bet
- win a bet
phrase
Be absolutely sure or certain.
You bet I am going to the party.
Often appears as...
- you bet
- sure as bet
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Colloquial
noun
The person or thing that one consider most likely to win or succeed.
He seemed to be a best bet for the job.
Often appears as...
- best bet
- safe bet
phrase
A situation in which one thing is dependent on another.
The success of this project is a bet on the cooperation of all team members.
Often appears as...
- bet on
- have a bet
verb
To risk money or something valuable on the result of an event.
I bet $50 on the game tonight.
Often appears as...
- place a bet
- win a bet
noun
An act of risking a sum of money on the outcome of a future event.
My bet is on the red team.
Often appears as...
- place a bet
- win a bet
phrase
Be absolutely sure or certain.
You bet I am going to the party.
Often appears as...
- you bet
- sure as bet
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
The person or thing that one consider most likely to win or succeed.
He seemed to be a best bet for the job.
Often appears as...
- best bet
- safe bet
phrase
A situation in which one thing is dependent on another.
The success of this project is a bet on the cooperation of all team members.
Often appears as...
- bet on
- have a bet
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Risk Involvement
Emphasizes that the action involves a chance of losing something.
I won't bet more than I can afford to lose.
Pro Tip 2/2Casual Decisions
Often used informally to mean a casual or small decision.
Let's bet on who'll finish the race first.
Pro Tip 1/2Risk Involvement
Emphasizes that the action involves a chance of losing something.
I won't bet more than I can afford to lose.
Pro Tip 2/2Casual Decisions
Often used informally to mean a casual or small decision.
Let's bet on who'll finish the race first.
Pro Tip 1/2Risk Involvement
Emphasizes that the action involves a chance of losing something.
I won't bet more than I can afford to lose.
Pro Tip 2/2Casual Decisions
Often used informally to mean a casual or small decision.
Let's bet on who'll finish the race first.
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How does your body...
Genetics, age, diet, disease, and even pregnancy influence the body's efficiency of processing medicine. Some day, routine DNA tests may be able to dial in the precise dose of medicine personalized to your liver efficiency and other factors, but in the meantime, your best bet is reading the label
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Srdja Popovic: How to...
Somebody gives you a you will look at a crystal ball, and you will see the future; the future will be accurate. But you need to share it with the world. OK, curiosity killed the cat, you take the bet, you look at the crystal ball. One hour later, you're sitting in a building of the national TV,
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How do you know you...
The world, your perceptions of it, your very body. You can't disprove that they're all just made up, and how could you exist without them? You couldn't! So, you don't. Life is but a dream, and I bet you aren't row, row, rowing the boat merrily at all, are you? No, you're rowing it wearily
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Seven Superpowered...
though they look really similar the crested horn shark is actually one of the most common predators of port jackson shark eggs but like i said before everyone's gotta eat man i bet the phrase keep your friends close and your enemies closer really hits home for the poor jackson shark
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What does my headscarf...
I know you've been given a lot of challenges today, but if you can take this one piece and think about it a little differently, because diversity is magic. And I encourage you to look past your initial perceptions because I bet you, they're probably wrong. Thank you.
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How to create a great...
communication second the name provides a playful link back to the companies underneath g for google c for calico n for nest x and so on third the name encourages wall street investors buy this stock and you're making an alpha bet one that will outperform others
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Strange Japanese Sea...
come here to where almost no one has ever been to the bays deepest darkest waters as we descend we take note of the anglerfish it can walk across the sand with fins that have elbows you may have an SUV or your driveway but I'm betting
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Cheetahs Enter Stealth...
her best bet is to proceed with caution and keep a low profile nature has given newborn cheetahs a helping hand to deter predators their fuzzy grey mane aids in camouflage and mimics the fearsome honey badger
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Do we really need...
impact wildlife, and even harm us. So considering all these risks, why do we continue using pesticides? Although they're imperfect, they currently may be our best bet against major agricultural disasters,
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How Do Goldfish Flirt? PIPE...
months are long they're extendable jaw help suck up food the edible bets are groaned up on tiny teeth at the back of the mouth while the rest is spat out the
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How does your body...
Genetics, age, diet, disease, and even pregnancy influence the body's efficiency of processing medicine. Some day, routine DNA tests may be able to dial in the precise dose of medicine personalized to your liver efficiency and other factors, but in the meantime, your best bet is reading the label
Video examples
Srdja Popovic: How to...
Somebody gives you a you will look at a crystal ball, and you will see the future; the future will be accurate. But you need to share it with the world. OK, curiosity killed the cat, you take the bet, you look at the crystal ball. One hour later, you're sitting in a building of the national TV,
Video examples
How do you know you...
The world, your perceptions of it, your very body. You can't disprove that they're all just made up, and how could you exist without them? You couldn't! So, you don't. Life is but a dream, and I bet you aren't row, row, rowing the boat merrily at all, are you? No, you're rowing it wearily
Video examples
Seven Superpowered...
though they look really similar the crested horn shark is actually one of the most common predators of port jackson shark eggs but like i said before everyone's gotta eat man i bet the phrase keep your friends close and your enemies closer really hits home for the poor jackson shark
Video examples
What does my headscarf...
I know you've been given a lot of challenges today, but if you can take this one piece and think about it a little differently, because diversity is magic. And I encourage you to look past your initial perceptions because I bet you, they're probably wrong. Thank you.
Video examples
How to create a great...
communication second the name provides a playful link back to the companies underneath g for google c for calico n for nest x and so on third the name encourages wall street investors buy this stock and you're making an alpha bet one that will outperform others
Video examples
Strange Japanese Sea...
come here to where almost no one has ever been to the bays deepest darkest waters as we descend we take note of the anglerfish it can walk across the sand with fins that have elbows you may have an SUV or your driveway but I'm betting
Video examples
Cheetahs Enter Stealth...
her best bet is to proceed with caution and keep a low profile nature has given newborn cheetahs a helping hand to deter predators their fuzzy grey mane aids in camouflage and mimics the fearsome honey badger
Video examples
Do we really need...
impact wildlife, and even harm us. So considering all these risks, why do we continue using pesticides? Although they're imperfect, they currently may be our best bet against major agricultural disasters,
Video examples
How Do Goldfish Flirt? PIPE...
months are long they're extendable jaw help suck up food the edible bets are groaned up on tiny teeth at the back of the mouth while the rest is spat out the
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Joe Biden
American President
Let me tell you what I literally told every world leader I've met with, and I've met them all: It's never, never, never been a good bet to bet against America. We have the finest fighting force in the world.
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Herm Edwards
American Coach
I believe you bet on yourself and you commit to something and you give all your energy and effort to it, and that's what I've done my whole life.
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Henny Youngman
American Comedian
I played a lot of tough clubs in my time. Once a guy in one of those clubs wanted to bet me $10 that I was dead. I was afraid to bet.
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Laurell K. Hamilton
American Writer
I guess, what I'm saying is that when I've been this surprised by my own characters and world, all bets are off.
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Jane Wagner
American Comedian
I bet the worst part about dying is the part where your whole life passes before you.
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Vic Tayback
American Actor
My character at 'Mel's diner' was involved in betting on the horses and all that.
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Tyler Herro
American Basketball Player
I'm just going to bet on myself. I've been doing that my whole life.
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James Holzhauer
American Celebrity
It definitely helps that I can bet big with ice water in my veins.
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John Forsythe
American Actor
I'm not a gambling-man. I have never bet a dollar in all my life.
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John Dorsey
American Athlete
Every young man will make a mistake in his life, I bet you.
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Joe Biden
American President
Let me tell you what I literally told every world leader I've met with, and I've met them all: It's never, never, never been a good bet to bet against America. We have the finest fighting force in the world.
Quote examples
Herm Edwards
American Coach
I believe you bet on yourself and you commit to something and you give all your energy and effort to it, and that's what I've done my whole life.
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Henny Youngman
American Comedian
I played a lot of tough clubs in my time. Once a guy in one of those clubs wanted to bet me $10 that I was dead. I was afraid to bet.
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Laurell K. Hamilton
American Writer
I guess, what I'm saying is that when I've been this surprised by my own characters and world, all bets are off.
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Jane Wagner
American Comedian
I bet the worst part about dying is the part where your whole life passes before you.
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Vic Tayback
American Actor
My character at 'Mel's diner' was involved in betting on the horses and all that.
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Tyler Herro
American Basketball Player
I'm just going to bet on myself. I've been doing that my whole life.
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James Holzhauer
American Celebrity
It definitely helps that I can bet big with ice water in my veins.
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John Forsythe
American Actor
I'm not a gambling-man. I have never bet a dollar in all my life.
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John Dorsey
American Athlete
Every young man will make a mistake in his life, I bet you.
Example 1 of 10
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