Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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stake | Yes | No | Yes | No |
game | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
stake (noun) | game (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 | a contest with rules to determine a winner |
instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning | an amusement or pastime |
a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track) | your occupation or line of work |
the money risked on a gamble | a single play of a sport or other contest |
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something | frivolous or trifling behavior |
animal hunted for food or sport | |
the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game | |
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal) | |
the flesh of wild animals that is used for food | |
(games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win | |
(tennis) a division of play during which one player serves |
stake (adjective) | game (adjective) |
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willing to face danger | |
disabled in the feet or legs |
stake (verb) | game (verb) |
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place a bet on | place a bet on |
mark with a stake | |
tie or fasten to a stake | |
kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole | |
put at risk |