noun
Uncommon
wager
WAY-juh
Wager (noun) means a bet or a stake placed on the outcome of something uncertain. Example: “He placed a wager on the underdog to win the match.”
noun
1
A bet or a stake placed on the outcome of something uncertain.
"He placed a wager on the underdog to win the match."
verb
1
To bet money or something valuable on an uncertain outcome.
"I'd wager she's already left for the airport."
"They wagered a week's wages on the football score."
How to use wager
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA bet, or to bet on something uncertain.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
place a wager
wager on
safe wager
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Word forms
- Plural
- wagers
- Third person singular
- wagers
- Past tense
- wagered
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Etymology
From Old Northern French "wageure", related to "wage" — both trace back to a Germanic word meaning "pledge".
Synonyms
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Rhymes for wager
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What does “wager” mean?
The word “wager” means a bet or a stake placed on the outcome of something uncertain. In plain terms, a bet, or to bet on something uncertain.
How do you pronounce “wager”?
“Wager” is pronounced WAY-juh (/ˈweɪ.d͡ʒɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “wager” in a sentence?
Here is “wager” used in a sentence: “He placed a wager on the underdog to win the match.”
What part of speech is “wager”?
Depending on how it is used, “wager” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “wager” come from?
The word “wager” comes from French. From Old Northern French "wageure", related to "wage" — both trace back to a Germanic word meaning "pledge".
Is “wager” a common word?
“Wager” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “wager” have?
“Wager” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a bet or a stake placed on the outcome of something uncertain.
