English / word

bet

verb B1

MEANING IN ENGLISH

to risk money on a result, or to feel sure that something will happen

In context

I bet the bus will be late in this rain.

Do not bet your whole career on one exam result.

Synonyms

risk,guess,predict

Antonyms

guarantee,ensure

Collocations

bet on,place a bet,win a bet

Past: bet · Past participle: bet · -ing: betting