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antes

/ˈæntiːz/ /ˈɑːntiːz/

Meanings
noun
A price or cost, as in up the ante.

Examples :

"The initial ante for the charity raffle tickets was five dollars, but we raised the ante to ten. "
value business economy finance bet

Related Words

Illustration charity

charity noun

/ˈtʃæɹɪti/ /ˈtʃɛɹəti/

An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.

"The local charity provides food and clothing to families in need. "

Illustration players

players noun

/ˈpleɪəz/ /ˈpleɪɚz/

One that plays

""In the school play, the young players forgot their lines." "

Illustration initial

initial noun

/ɪˈnɪʃəl/

The first letter of a word or a name.

"My son's name is Ethan, and the initial of his first name is E. "

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contribution noun

/ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃən/ /ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃən/

Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.

"The students' generous contribution of old books to the school library helped many others. "

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studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

Illustration tickets

tickets noun

/ˈtɪkɪts/

A pass entitling the holder to admission to a show, concert, etc.

""I bought two tickets to the movie so my friend and I can go on Saturday." "

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understands verb

/ˌʌndərˈstændz/ /ˌʌndɚˈstændz/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The student understands the math problem now after the teacher explained it again. "

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dollars noun

/ˈdɒləz/ /ˈdɑlɚz/

Official designation for currency in some parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and elsewhere. Its symbol is $.

"The new bicycle costs 200 dollars. "

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material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

Illustration everyone

everyone pronoun

/ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/

Every person.

"Everyone in the class needs to bring their textbook to the first lecture. "

Illustration investment

investment noun

/ɪnˈvɛsmənt/

The act of investing, or state of being invested.

"Giving your children a good education is a wise long-term investment."

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dealing verb

/ˈdiːlɪŋ/

To distribute among a number of recipients, to give out as one’s portion or share.

"The fighting is over; now we deal out the spoils of victory."