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foretell vs bet

bet vs foretell

foretell is not a noun while bet is a noun.

foretell and bet both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
foretell No No Yes No
bet Yes No Yes No
As verbs, bet is a hyponym of foretell; that is, bet is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than foretell:
  • foretell: make a prediction about; tell in advance
  • bet: maintain with or as if with a bet
Other hyponyms of foretell include read, outguess, second-guess, augur, wager, calculate, forecast, prophesy, vaticinate.
foretell (noun) bet (noun)
the act of gambling
the money risked on a gamble
foretell (verb) bet (verb)
make a prediction about; tell in advance have faith or confidence in
indicate, as with a sign or an omen maintain with or as if with a bet
foreshadow or presage stake on the outcome of an issue
Difference between foretell and bet

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