gamble
11 points
English
6 letters
Common
Commonness #5,687
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
noun
a risky act or venture
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ɡˈæmbʌl/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural gambles
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “a risky act or venture” wn-def
- “Another word for adventure” gen-syn
- “take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome” wn-def
- “To lose or squander by gaming; -- usually with away. "Bankrupts or sots who have gambled or slept away their estates." Ames.” web-def
- “To play or game for money or other stake.” web-def
Anagrams
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