stakes vs gamble
gamble vs stakesstakes and gamble both are nouns.
stakes is not a verb while gamble is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| stakes | Yes | No | No | No |
| gamble | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
gamble is a hypernym of
stakes; that is, gamble is a
word with a broader meaning than stakes:
- stakes: the money risked on a gamble
- gamble: money that is risked for possible monetary gain
| stakes (noun) | gamble (noun) |
|---|---|
| the money risked on a gamble | a risky act or venture |
| money that is risked for possible monetary gain |
| stakes (verb) | gamble (verb) |
|---|---|
| play games for money | |
| take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome |
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