Pronunciation: /ˈænti/
noun a stake or specific amount of money that each poker player must put into the pot before receiving cards
A1 The ante for the poker game is $5.
A2 She placed her ante on the table before the game started.
B1 The ante in this high-stakes game is quite substantial.
B2 Players must agree on the ante before the game begins.
C1 The ante for this exclusive poker tournament is set at $10,000.
C2 He raised the ante in order to make the game more exciting.
preposition used to indicate that something is done before a particular event or time
A1 I put my shoes on before going outside.
A2 She always checks her email before starting work.
B1 You need to pay the ante to enter the poker game.
B2 The company requires all employees to complete training before starting their new roles.
C1 The government implemented new regulations to address the issue ante the upcoming election.
C2 The team conducted thorough research ante presenting their findings at the conference.
formal The ante for the poker game is $20.
informal Hey, can you ante up for the pizza?
slang I'm not gonna ante for that nonsense.
figurative She knew she had to ante up her efforts if she wanted to succeed.
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