gamble in English dictionary

  • gamble

    Meanings and definitions of "gamble"

    • A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.
    • To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.
    • To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
    • (transitive) To risk (something) for potential gain.
    • noun
      A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.
    • noun
      A risky venture
    • verb
      To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.
    • verb
      To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To risk (something) for potential gain.
    • verb
      To interact with equipment at a casino
    • Participate in games of chance, betting of money in doing so
    • (to) gamble
    • a risk undertaken with a potential gain
    • to take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome
    • to play casino games
    • (transitive) to risk something for potential gain
    • A risky venture with an uncertain outcome.
    • noun
      a risky act or venture
    • noun
      money that is risked for possible monetary gain
    • verb
      play games for money
    • verb
      take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; "When you buy these stocks you are gambling"

    Synonyms of "gamble" in English dictionary

    attempt, take a chance, hazard are the top synonyms of "gamble" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of gamble

    • gamble ( plural  gambles)
    • gamble ( third-person singular simple present gambles, present participle gambling, simple past and past participle gambled)
    • gamble (plural gambles)
    • gamble (third-person singular simple present gambles, present participle gambling, simple past and past participle gambled)
  • Gamble

    Meanings and definitions of "gamble"

    • proper
      A surname.

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