bet

UK
/bɛt/
US
/bɛt/

Translations

betverb
bet
Past Simple
bet
Past Participle
betting
Gerund
UK
/bɛt/
US
/bɛt/
I bet on the winning horse.
Я ставлю на победившую лошадь.
держать пари
I bet you can't eat all that pizza.
Держу пари, ты не сможешь съесть всю эту пиццу.
Additional translations
betnoun
bets
pl
UK
/bɛt/
US
/bɛt/
He placed a bet on the horse race.
Он сделал ставку на скачки.
They made a bet on who would win the game.
Они заключили пари, кто выиграет игру.
Additional translations
betinterjection
UK
/bɛt/
US
/bɛt/
Used in informal slang to express affirmation or agreement.

Definitions

betverb
To risk a sum of money or valued item against someone else's on the basis of the outcome of an unpredictable event such as a race or game.
He decided to bet $50 on his favorite horse in the race.
To be sure or certain of something happening or being true.
I bet she'll be late to the meeting again.
betnoun
An agreement between two parties where each party pledges a certain amount of money or other stakes on the outcome of an event.
He placed a bet on the horse race, hoping to win big.
The act of risking a sum of money or something of value on an uncertain event.
Her bet on the stock market paid off handsomely.
A choice made by someone when they are uncertain about what will happen.
His bet was that the weather would clear up by the afternoon.
An amount of money or item that is staked in a wager.
The dealer collected the players' bets before dealing the cards.
A person, thing, or course of action regarded as most suitable or likely to succeed.
Your best bet is to take the early train.
betinterjection
(slang) Used to express agreement, acceptance, or certainty.
"You think they'll show up?" — "Bet."