stake

noun
UK: /steɪk/
US: /steɪk/

  1. A strong stick or post that is pointed at one end so that it can be pushed into the ground. It is often used to support something.

    1. We use a stake to support the young tree in the garden. [ ] [ ]
    2. The farmer hammered stakes into the ground to create a fence for his sheep. [ ] [ ]

  2. An amount of money that you risk on the result of something, such as a game or competition.

    1. He put a stake of five dollars on the horse race. [ ] [ ]
    2. The high stakes in the poker game made everyone nervous and cautious. [ ] [ ]

  3. Something that you risk losing if you are unsuccessful in what you are doing.

    1. We have a big stake in the success of this project. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's future is at stake if they don't improve their sales figures. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

post pole bet wager risk hazard
stake verb

  1. To risk money or something valuable on the result of something.

    1. I will stake all my money on the final game. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is willing to stake her reputation on the accuracy of the information. [ ] [ ]

  2. To fasten something to the ground with stakes.

    1. We must stake down the tent so the wind doesn't blow it away. [ ] [ ]
    2. They used stakes to stake out the boundaries of their territory. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stake" in English means: A strong stick or post that is pointed at one end so that it can be pushed into the ground. It is often used to support something., An amount of money that you risk on the result of something, such as a game or competition., Something that you risk losing if you are unsuccessful in what you are doing..

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

Synonyms for "stake": post, pole, bet, wager, risk, hazard.

Example usage of "stake": "We use a stake to support the young tree in the garden.". More examples on the page.