English dictionary
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English noun: gamble | |||
| 1. | gamble (possession) money that is risked for possible monetary gain | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | speculation, venture | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | bet, stake, stakes, wager | ||
| 2. | gamble (act) a risky act or venture | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | danger, peril, risk | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | long shot, raise | ||
English verb: gamble | |||
| 1. | gamble (social) take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome | ||
| Samples | When you buy these stocks you are gambling. | ||
| Synonyms | adventure, chance, hazard, risk, run a risk, take a chance, take chances | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s that CLAUSE | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | assay, attempt, essay, seek, try | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | go for broke, luck it, luck through | ||
| 2. | gamble (competition) play games for money | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | play | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | bet, dice, play, play, shoot craps, wager | ||
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