Basic Details
Word: Bet
Part of Speech: Verb/Noun
Meaning: To risk something, usually money, on the outcome of an event; or an agreement on the outcome of an event.
Synonyms: Wager, stake, gamble
Antonyms: Certainty, assurance
Idioms and Phrases
- Don't bet on it: Means not to rely on something being true or happening. Example: "He said he would help me with my homework, but I wouldn't bet on it."
- All bets are off: Indicates that the previous agreement is no longer valid due to change. Example: "Since the weather changed, all bets are off about our picnic plans."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I bet my friend five pounds that our team would win the football match.
Example 2: If you want to win the game, you need to bet wisely and think about your choices.
Example 3: She made a bet with her brother that he couldn't eat ten slices of pizza in one sitting.
Fun Fact
The word "bet" comes from the Middle English word "betten," which means to better or improve something. Interestingly, it has roots related to the Old French word "beter," meaning to make better or improve.
Famous Quote
"You cant gamble with your future. You cant bet on dreams, you have to fight for them." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bet" mean?
a) To rest
b) To risk something on an event's outcome
c) To play a musical instrument
d) To walk slowly
Answer: b) To risk something on an event's outcome
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bet"?
a) License
b) Wager
c) Garden
d) Shopping
Answer: b) Wager
3. Which is an antonym of "bet"?
a) Gamble
b) Certainty
c) Stake
d) Risk
Answer: b) Certainty
4. Which sentence uses "bet" correctly?
a) I bet that I will make a cake for my birthday.
b) I bet on my shoes.
c) He made a bet that he could jump over the fence.
d) They bet a tree outside.
Answer: c) He made a bet that he could jump over the fence.
5. What does the idiom "don't bet on it" mean?
a) To easily rely on something
b) To expect something to happen
c) Not to rely on something being true
d) To prefer to take risks
Answer: c) Not to rely on something being true
