noun
stakes
stayks
noun
1
Money or property risked on the outcome of a bet or contest.
"The stakes in the poker game grew higher with every round."
"She raised the stakes by betting her car on the final hand."
2
What stands to be gained or lost in a situation; the risks involved.
"The stakes were too high for the company to ignore the warning."
"With the deadline looming, the stakes couldn't be higher for the negotiating team."
How to Use Stakes
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhat you could win or lose, whether in gambling or in a serious situation.
Common pairings
high stakes
raise the stakes
the stakes are high
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The _____ in the poker game grew higher with every round.