English

gamble

ˈɡæm.bəl, ˈɡæmb(ə)l
Meaning: to risk money or something valuable in the hope of winning more; to do something that involves risks but may result in benefits
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈɡæmb(ə)l

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base gamble
3rd person singular present gambles
Present participle gambling
Past gambled
Will future will gamble
Going-to future going to gamble
Imperative negative don't gamble / do not gamble

Example

It's a big risk to gamble all your savings on a single business idea.
It's a big risk to gamble all your savings on a single business idea.

Usage Notes

Can refer specifically to betting money (like in a casino) or more generally to taking chances in life or business.

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