26984 words

betting

3 definitions • 4 examples
1
the habit of risking money on horse races, sports events, etc.:

Examples:

Betting can be as addictive as drinking or smoking.
2
the activity of risking money, for example by trying to guess the result of a race or other future event:

Examples:

He has worked in the betting industry for many years.
an online/internet betting company
3
used to say that it is believed something is very likely to happen or be true:

Examples:

The betting is, Tim Watts will be appointed to the post.

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