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bet

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/bɛt/ · bet

to risk something, usually money, on the outcome of a game or event.

Meanings

verbinformal

to risk something, usually money, on the outcome of a game or event.

کسی کھیل یا واقعے کے نتیجے پر پیسہ یا چیز کا خطرہ ڈالنا۔

داؤ

dao

Synonyms

wagergamblestakeجواشرطداؤ

Antonyms

withdrawavoidabstainپچھڑناپرہیز کرناچھوڑنا

Common Collocations

  • place a bet
  • bet on a horse
  • bet your life

Example Sentences

I bet you can't finish that in under an hour.

میں شرط لگاتا ہوں کہ تم یہ ایک گھنٹے سے کم میں ختم نہیں کر سکتے۔

main shart lagata hoon ke tum yeh aik ghante se kam mein khatam nahi kar sakte.

He decided to bet all his savings on the big game.

اس نے بڑی کھیل پر اپنی تمام بچت لگانے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

us ne bari khel par apni tamaam bachat lagane ka faisla kiya.

Do you want to bet on who will win the match?

کیا تم شرط لگانا چاہتے ہو کہ کون میچ جیتے گا؟

kya tum shart lagana chahte ho ke kaun match jeetega?

Easily Confused With

betting:Betting refers to the act of placing bets, while 'bet' is the specific wager made.

Word Family

betting
nounشرط لگانا
bettor
nounشرط لگانے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of making a bet as putting a bet on your fate.

Visualize someone placing money on a game.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "bet" — to stake something on an uncertain outcome

First known use: 14th century

The word 'bet' originated from the Old English 'beot', meaning a promise or pledge.