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noun
The money risked on a gamble.
synonyms: bet, stake, wager.
is a specific kind of: gamble.
is a broader term that covers: jackpot, kitty, pot | ante | kitty, pool.
is a part of: pool.
derivation: back, bet on, gage, game, punt, stake | bet, play, wager | adventure, hazard, jeopardize, stake, venture.
Dutch: weddenschap, inzet, potPolish: stawka
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