Pronunciation: /ˈɡæmbəl/
noun an act of gambling; an enterprise undertaken or attempted with a risk of loss and a chance of profit
A1 I don't like to gamble because it's risky.
A2 He enjoys a friendly gamble with his friends on game nights.
B1 She decided to take a gamble and invest in the new startup.
B2 The high roller was known for his daring gambles at the casino.
C1 The businessman made a calculated gamble that paid off in the end.
C2 The politician's gamble to push through controversial legislation paid off politically.
verb to play games of chance for money; to take risky action in the hope of a desired result
A1 I don't like to gamble because I might lose all my money.
A2 She decided to gamble on the lottery ticket and ended up winning a small prize.
B1 Some people gamble for fun, while others do it as a way to make money.
B2 He was known to gamble on high-stakes poker games with other wealthy individuals.
C1 The businessman was willing to gamble a large sum of money on the risky investment opportunity.
C2 Despite the odds being against him, he chose to gamble on his own abilities and ended up succeeding.
formal Many people believe that investing in stocks is a gamble.
informal I'm not sure if I should gamble on buying that new phone.
slang Let's go to the casino and do some gambling tonight!
figurative Life is a gamble, so make sure to take calculated risks.
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