Meaning
To risk money on what you think will happen.
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Word origin
The origin is not settled. It appears in English in the 1500s with no clear parent word.
- Origin
- English
- Root
- bet
Other proposed origins
- Most often explained as a short form of abet, to back or support someone. (abet)
- Some accounts link it instead to the noun bet meaning a pledge or wager taken up. (bet)
Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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The past form of "bet" is also "bet".
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You "bet" money on the thing you think will win.
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Here "bet" is a noun, the money she put on the game.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 8: bet, sweet, hmm and 7 more words.