gamble

verb
UK: /ˈɡæm.bəl/
US: /ˈɡæm.bəl/

  1. To risk money or possessions on an event where the outcome is uncertain.

    1. I gamble sometimes on football games.
    2. People gamble hoping to win big prizes but often lose money.

  2. To take a risk in the hope of achieving something, even though it is uncertain.

    1. They gamble their future with this deal.
    2. The company gambled its reputation on releasing the new software early.

Synonyms

chance wager speculate risk bet
gamble noun

  1. An act of risking money or valuables on a game or event.

    1. I won after a gamble.
    2. His gamble paid off, and he made a lot of money.

  2. Something that you risk doing even though it might fail or cause problems.

    1. It was a gamble, but I'm glad I took it.
    2. Investing in that startup was a big gamble, but it ultimately succeeded.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gamble" in English means: To risk money or possessions on an event where the outcome is uncertain., To take a risk in the hope of achieving something, even though it is uncertain..

The phonetic transcription of "gamble" is /ˈɡæm.bəl/ in British English and /ˈɡæm.bəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gamble": chance, wager, speculate, risk, bet.

Example usage of "gamble": "I gamble sometimes on football games.". More examples on the page.