bet meaning and definition

BET noun

Definition of bet (noun)

1. the money risked on a gamble
   • synonyms: stake, stakes, wager
2. the act of gambling
   • "he did it on a bet"
   • synonyms: wager

BET verb

Definition of bet (verb)

1. maintain with or as if with a bet
   • "I bet she will be there!"
   • synonyms: wager
2. stake on the outcome of an issue
   • "I bet $100 on that new horse"; "She played all her money on the dark horse"
   • synonyms: play, wager
3. 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"
   • synonyms: calculate, count, depend, look, reckon