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bet Antonyms

Opposite of bet

Because the opposite of bet shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An act of risking a sum of money or valued item against someone else's on the basis of the outcome of an unpredictable event, such as a race or game.

Usage Example

"They made a friendly certainty on which team would win the championship."

Strong
certainty
sure thing

• verb (Context 2)

To feel sure or express strong confidence that something is the case or will happen (used informally).

Usage Example

"I doubt she has already finished reading the entire novel."

Strongest
doubt
Strong
question
disbelieve

Similar words to bet

Words similar to bet shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

wager
stake
gamble
option
choice
alternative
ante
guarantee
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