Cool MateWager
UK //ˈweɪ.dʒə//US //ˈweɪ.dʒɚ//
Definition
A formal bet on the outcome of an event.
In simple words: A bet or gamble on the outcome of something.
Examples
- I placed a wager on the horse race yesterday.
- They made a wager about who would win the championship.
- He refused to wager on such an uncertain event.
- She won a large wager in the casino last night.
- The two friends decided to wager on the football match.
Usage notes
Used in contexts involving bets or gambling; not typically used in everyday casual conversation.
Grammar pattern
wager + object
Memory hint
Sounds like ' wager ' - imagine making a bet with your friend's wager on a game.
Collocations
- place a wager
- high-stakes wager
- wager on
- wager amount
- win a wager
Synonyms
- bet
- gamble
- stake
- risk
- challenge
Antonyms
- abstain
- refrain
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'weigh' - similar sound but different meaning.
- Using 'wager' in formal writing where 'bet' might be more appropriate.
- Overusing in sentences; can sound forced.