Visual meaning of 'antes' - Social Visual Dictionary

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

noun

In poker and other games, the contribution made by all players to the pot before dealing the cards.

Examples:

""At this low-stakes poker game, the antes are only five cents, so everyone can afford to play." "

game bet finance

verb

To pay the ante in poker. Often used as ante up.

Examples:

"Antes up everyone, it's time for the next round! "

game bet business

verb

To make an investment in money, effort, or time before knowing one's chances.

Examples:

"She antes a lot of time studying for the exam, hoping to get a good grade, even though she's not sure if she understands all the material. "

business finance economy

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knowing/ˈnəʊɪŋ/ /ˈnoʊɪŋ/

To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that.

charity/ˈtʃæɹɪti/ /ˈtʃɛɹəti/

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

players/ˈpleɪəz/ /ˈpleɪɚz/

One that plays

initial/ɪˈnɪʃəl/

The first letter of a word or a name.

contribution/ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃən/ /ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃən/

Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.

Visual illustration for the word "studying" - (usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

studying/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

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

tickets/ˈtɪkɪts/

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

Visual illustration for the word "understands" - 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.

understands/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.

Visual illustration for the word "dollars" - 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 $.

dollars/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 $.

material/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

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

everyone/ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/

Every person.

investment/ɪnˈvɛsmənt/

The act of investing, or state of being invested.