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to risk money on what will happen in a race or game; also to feel sure about something
In context
He lost a lot of money betting on football matches.
I bet you can't finish that big bowl of pho in five minutes.
You bet I'm coming to your party on Saturday!
Words that go with bet
verb + preposition
- bet onNever bet on something you cannot afford to lose.
verb + noun
- I betI bet it will rain this afternoon.
- you bet"Are you hungry?" "You bet I am."
- bet moneyIt is illegal to bet money on football in many countries.
verb + adverb
- bet heavilyHe bet heavily on the stock market and lost.