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Word: Gamble
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
early 18th century (in gambling noun): ultimately from game. There may be a connection with the obsolete form gameling ‘playing of games’ (late 16th century)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɡambl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
play games of chance for money; bet
Short Definition:play games of chance for money
Examples:- he gambles on football
Definition:
take risky action in the hope of a desired result
Short Definition:take risky action
Examples:- he was gambling on the success of his satellite TV channel
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