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GAMBLE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Gamble.

Gamble - as a noun

Money that is risked for possible monetary gain

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
speculation15venture10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A risky act or venture

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
danger8peril7risk8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Gamble - as a verb

Take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

Example: "When you buy these stocks you are gambling"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adventure13chance13hazard19risk8run a risktake a chancetake chances
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assay8attempt11essay8seek8try6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Play games for money

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
play9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He took a gamble and invested all his savings in the stock market."
"She views her new business venture as a gamble."
"Playing poker at the casino is a popular form of gamble."
"The lottery ticket proved to be a winning gamble for him."
"For some, love is the greatest gamble of all."
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Word Game Points

Is GAMBLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gamble is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GAMBLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is GAMBLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gamble is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GAMBLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is GAMBLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gamble is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GAMBLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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