stakes vs ante
ante vs stakesstakes and ante both are nouns.
stakes is not a verb while ante is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| stakes | Yes | No | No | No |
| ante | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
ante is a hyponym of
stakes; that is, ante is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
stakes:
- stakes: the money risked on a gamble
- ante: (poker) the initial contribution that each player makes to the pot
| stakes (noun) | ante (noun) |
|---|---|
| the money risked on a gamble | (poker) the initial contribution that each player makes to the pot |
| stakes (verb) | ante (verb) |
|---|---|
| place one's stake |
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