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gambler

/ˈɡæmblər/ /ˈɡæmbələr/

Meanings
noun
One who plays at a game of chance, who gambles.

Examples :

"My uncle is a gambler; he enjoys playing poker with his friends every weekend. "
person character game entertainment business bet

Related Words

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lottery noun

/ˈlɒtəɹi/ /ˈlɑtɚi/

A scheme for the distribution of prizes by lot or chance, especially a gaming scheme in which one or more tickets bearing particular numbers draw prizes, the other tickets are blanks.

"My friend bought a lottery ticket for the chance to win a new car. "

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significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

Illustration invested

invested verb

/ɪnˈvɛstɪd/

To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in.

"She invested a lot of time in studying for the exam. "

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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 weekend

weekend noun

/wiːˈkɛnd/ /ˈwiˌkɛnd/

The break in the working week, usually two days including the traditional holy or sabbath day. Thus in western countries, Saturday and Sunday.

"The weekend is a good time for families to spend time together. "

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playing verb

/ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

"They played long and hard."

Illustration ticket

ticket noun

/ˈtɪkɪt/

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

"My sister bought a ticket to see the school play. "

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taking verb

/ˈteɪkɪŋ/

To get into one's hands, possession or control, with or without force.

"The student is taking notes in class to remember the important information. "

Illustration savings

savings noun

/ˈseɪvɪŋz/

A reduction in cost or expenditure.

"The shift of the supplier gave us a saving of 10 percent."

Illustration enjoys

enjoys verb

/ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪz/

To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something

"Enjoy your holidays!   I enjoy dancing."

Illustration chance

chance noun

[tʃʰans] [tʃʰeəns] [tʃʰɐːns] [tʃʰɑːns]

An opportunity or possibility.

"We had the chance to meet the president last week."

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gambles noun

/ˈɡæmbəlz/

A bet or wager.

"I had a gamble on the horses last weekend."