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wager vs game

game vs wager

wager and game both are nouns.

wager is not an adjective while game is an adjective.

wager and game both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wager Yes No Yes No
game Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, game is a hyponym of wager; that is, game is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than wager:
  • wager: stake on the outcome of an issue
  • game: place a bet on
Other hyponyms of wager include back, bet on, gage, punt, stake, play, raise, see.
wager (noun) game (noun)
the act of gambling a contest with rules to determine a winner
the money risked on a gamble an amusement or pastime
your occupation or line of work
a single play of a sport or other contest
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
wager (adjective) game (adjective)
willing to face danger
disabled in the feet or legs
wager (verb) game (verb)
maintain with or as if with a bet place a bet on
stake on the outcome of an issue
Difference between wager and game

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