Pronunciation: /ˈɡæmbəl ɒn/
noun a form of risk-taking involving the betting of money or valuables on an uncertain outcome
A1 I don't want to gamble on the weather for our picnic.
A2 She decided to gamble on the lottery and ended up winning a small prize.
B1 It's not wise to gamble on unreliable sources for important information.
B2 He took a gamble on investing in the startup company and it paid off in the end.
C1 The CEO made a risky gamble on acquiring the competitor, but it turned out to be a successful move.
C2 Despite the odds, she chose to gamble on her artistic talent and pursue a career in painting.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence, in this case indicating the action of betting on something uncertain
A1 I don't want to gamble on the weather for our picnic.
A2 She decided to gamble on the new restaurant for their date night.
B1 He was willing to gamble on his career by starting his own business.
B2 The company chose to gamble on the risky investment in hopes of high returns.
C1 Investors often gamble on the stock market to make quick profits.
C2 She was known for her willingness to gamble on unconventional ideas in the business world.
formal Investors should not gamble on high-risk stocks without thorough research.
informal Don't gamble on that new restaurant without reading reviews first.
slang I wouldn't gamble on that team winning the championship this year.
figurative Sometimes you have to gamble on yourself and take risks to achieve success.
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