Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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stake | Yes | No | Yes | No |
double up | No | No | Yes | No |
stake (noun) | double up (noun) |
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a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground | |
instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning | |
a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track) | |
the money risked on a gamble | |
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something |
stake (verb) | double up (verb) |
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place a bet on | stake winnings from one bet on a subsequent wager |
mark with a stake | bend over or curl up, usually with laughter or pain |
tie or fasten to a stake | share a room or a bed designed for only one person |
kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole | |
put at risk |