Gamble Meaning
/ˈɡæm.bəl/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA bet or wager.
nounA significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.
Sentence Examples
The company's gamble paid off.
You must not gamble at cards.
So you lost all your money? That'll teach you to gamble.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He decided to ____ his entire savings on a single horse race.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Investing all your savings in a single startup is a huge ____ that could lead to financial ruin.
Word Origin & History
From earlier gamel, from Middle English *gamlen, *gamelen, variant of Middle English gamenen, from Old English gæmnian, gamnian, gamenian (“to joke; play”), related to Old English gamen (“joy; mirth; pleasure; entertainment; pastime; sport; game”), equivalent to game + -le. Compare Old Danish gammel, Middle High German gamel (“pleasure; fun”). More at game.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
He decided to ____ his entire savings on a single horse race.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Investing all your savings in a single startup is a huge ____ that could lead to financial ruin.