Definition of Bet

to risk something against another person on the outcome of a future event

Examples of Bet in a sentence

I am going to bet fifty dollars against my friend that it is going to snow today, while he is betting fifty that it will not.  🔊

It is considered risky to bet money on anything unless you are sure that what you are betting on is guaranteed to pass.  🔊

Many people lose a lot of money because they bet all of it on a major sporting event they believe their team is sure to win.  🔊

People who bet on the underdog in a competition are playing a dangerous game by risking money on the team less likely to win.  🔊

You should not bet money on anything that has a low chance of occurring, like snow in Hawaii.  🔊

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