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bet verb (bet or betted, betting) 1 tr & intr to risk (a sum of money or other asset) on predicting the outcome or result of a future event, especially a race or other sporting event, in such a way that the better wins money if the outcome is as predicted, and loses the stake² if it is not • bet £5 on the favourite. 2 (usually bet someone something) to make a bet (of a specified amount with someone in particular), so that if one's prediction is correct one wins (that amount from them), and if not, one loses (that amount to them) • She bet me £1 that you'd be late. 3 colloq to feel sure or confident • I bet they'll be late. noun 1 an act of betting. 2 a sum of money, or other asset, betted. 3 colloq an opinion or guess • My bet is that he's bluffing. 4 colloq a choice of action or way ahead • Our best bet is to postpone the trip. better or sometimes bettor noun a person who bets. bet one's bottom dollar to bet all one has. you bet slang, especially US certainly; definitely; of course.
ETYMOLOGY: 16c.