wagering
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈweɪdʒərɪŋ/
KK: /ˈweɪdʒərɪŋ/
noun
Definition
An amount of money that someone bets on the outcome of an event, often in games or sports.
Example
He placed a large wagering on the football match.
Conversation
Did you hear about the wagering on the big game this weekend?
Yeah, I heard it's going to be really high this time.
I wonder how much people are wagering overall.
Probably a lot! It's always exciting to see the bets.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bet
stake
gamble
Antonyms
loss
forfeit
sacrifice
verb
Definition
To place a bet or gamble on the outcome of an event, often involving money.
Example
He enjoys wagering on horse races every weekend.
Tense Forms
Past: wagered
Past Participle: wagered
Conversation
Have you ever thought about wagering on sports games?
Not really, I'm not sure how it all works.
It's pretty straightforward, and it can be exciting to watch your team while wagering on them.
Root Explanation
Wagering → It is formed from "wager" (from Old French *aguier*, meaning to pledge or guarantee) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word "wagering" refers to the act of making a bet or pledge.
Memory Tip
Think of making a 'pledge' ('wager') and the '-ing' showing that it's an action. This helps you remember that wagering means the act of betting.
Visually Confused Words
swaggering
wavering
watering
waring
wandering
waitering
wagnerian
weiring