bet Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun the money risked on a gamble
wager; stake; stakes.
noun the act of gambling
wager.
- he did it on a bet
verb maintain with or as if with a bet
wager.
- I bet she will be there!
verb stake on the outcome of an issue
play; wager.
- I bet $100 on that new horse
- She played all her money on the dark horse
verb have faith or confidence in
count; depend; look; reckon; calculate.
- 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

Prob. from OE. abet abetting, OF. abet, fr. abeter to excite, incite. See Abet.

That which is laid, staked, or pledged, as between two parties, upon the event of a contest or any contingent issue; the act of giving such a pledge; a wager. "Having made his bets." Goldsmith.

imperfect & past participle Bet, Betted present participle & verbal noun Betting

To stake or pledge upon the event of a contingent issue; to wager.
John a Gaunt loved him well, and betted much money on his head. Shak.

I'll bet you two to one I'll make him do it. O. W. Holmes.