gamble
noun
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Sense 1 noun
money that is risked for possible monetary gain
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Sense 2 verb
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
When you buy these stocks you are gambling
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Sense 3 noun
a risky act or venture
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Sense 4 verb
play games for money
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| Sense | Relation | Group | Word |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | derivation | Related & opposite | gamble |
| 1 | hypernym | Types & categories | venture |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | bet |
| 2 | derivation | Related & opposite | escapade |
| 2 | derivation | Related & opposite | risk |
| 2 | derivation | Related & opposite | chance |
| 2 | derivation | Related & opposite | gamble |
| 2 | derivation | Related & opposite | adventurer |
| 2 | derivation | Related & opposite | explorer |
| 2 | derivation | Related & opposite | risk taker |
| 2 | derivation | Related & opposite | risk |
| 2 | hypernym | Types & categories | attempt |
| 2 | hyponym | Types & categories | go for broke |
| 2 | hyponym | Types & categories | luck it |
| 3 | derivation | Related & opposite | adventure |
| 3 | hypernym | Types & categories | risk |
| 3 | hyponym | Types & categories | long shot |
| 3 | hyponym | Types & categories | raise |
| 4 | derivation | Related & opposite | gambling |
| 4 | derivation | Related & opposite | gambler |
| 4 | derivation | Related & opposite | gamble |
| 4 | hypernym | Types & categories | play |
| 4 | hyponym | Types & categories | dice |
| 4 | hyponym | Types & categories | shoot craps |
| 4 | hyponym | Types & categories | play |
| 4 | hyponym | Types & categories | wager |