Definitions for bet

Overview of noun bet

The noun bet has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (1) stake, stakes, bet, wager

(the money risked on a gamble)

2. bet, wager

(the act of gambling; "he did it on a bet")

Overview of verb bet

The verb bet has 3 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (19) bet, wager

(maintain with or as if with a bet; "I bet she will be there!")

2. bet, wager, play

(stake on the outcome of an issue; "I bet $100 on that new horse"; "She played all her money on the dark horse")

3. count, bet, depend, look, calculate, reckon

(have faith or confidence in; "you can count on me to help you any time"; "Look to your friends for support"; "You can bet on that!"; "Depend on your family in times of crisis")