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betting

/ˈbɛtɪŋ/ [ˈbɛɾɪŋ]

Meanings
verb
To stake or pledge upon the outcome of an event; to wager.

Examples :

"Here are a few options, ordered from simplest to slightly more complex: * "He is betting on his favorite team to win the game." * "My friends are betting on who will get the best grade in the class." * "She is betting that it will rain tomorrow." "
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Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration complex

complex noun

/ˈkɑmˌplɛks/ /kəmˈplɛks/

A network of interconnected systems.

"The school's computer network is a complex of interconnected systems, linking classrooms, libraries, and administration offices. "

Illustration outcome

outcome noun

/ˈaʊtkʌm/

That which is produced or occurs as a result of an event or process.

"A quality automobile is the outcome of the work of skilled engineers and thousands of workers."

Illustration simplest

simplest adjective

/ˈsɪmpləst/

Uncomplicated; taken by itself, with nothing added.

"The simplest way to solve the math problem was to use the formula directly. "

Illustration slightly

slightly adverb

/ˈslaɪtli/

Slenderly; delicately.

"He was slightly built, but tall."

Illustration friends

friends noun

/fɹɛn(d)z/

A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

Illustration describing

describing verb

/dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/

To represent in words.

"The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."

Illustration ordered

ordered verb

/ˈɔːdəd/ /ˈɔɹdɚd/

To set in some sort of order.

"She ordered the books on the shelf by the author's last name. "

Illustration favorite

favorite noun

/ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/

A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.

"My favorite book is the one about space exploration. "

Illustration tomorrow

tomorrow noun

/təˈmɔɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɑɹoʊ/

The day after the present day.

"Tomorrow is my sister's birthday. "

Illustration options

options noun

/ˈɒpʃənz/ /ˈɑːpʃənz/

One of a set of choices that can be made.

"The restaurant menu gave us several options for dinner. "

Illustration require

require verb

/ɹɪˈkwaɪə/ /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹ/

To ask (someone) for something; to request.

"My teacher requires all students to bring their textbooks to class each day. "