gamble
gb/ɡˈæmbəl/ us/ɡˈæmbəl/
B1
Angličtina
~ 7400
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Sloveso
B1
action
1
risk money in betting
To use money in a game or on an event where you may win more money or lose what you have.
Vzorec užití:
to gamble [money] on [game or event]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *"play gamble"* instead of using the verb directly. Say "I gamble" or "I gamble money on cards", not *"I play gamble"*. Also, "gamble" already includes the idea of risk, so avoid saying *"risk gamble"* together.
Synonyma
bet (A very common word for risking money on a game or event; often slightly more informal and more frequent than "gamble" in spoken English.)
Antonyma
save (Saving money means keeping it safely instead of risking it in games of chance.)
Kolokace
gamble money
|gamble on sports
|gamble at the casino
|gamble online
|illegally gamble
Témata
games
|money
|entertainment
|sports
|finance
|daily_life
Příklady
- He likes to gamble small amounts of money on football matches.
- They gambled all night at the casino and came home with empty pockets.
- I never gamble on horse racing because I don't understand the odds.
- She gambled $50 on the lottery and won nothing.
- Tourists come here to gamble at the new riverside casino.
Učební příklady
- My uncle loves to gamble in casinos.
- She does not want to gamble her money on cards.
- They gamble ten dollars on each game.
- I gambled on the soccer match and lost.
- He only gambles when he goes on vacation.
Sloveso
B2
action
2
take a risky decision
To choose a plan or action that is risky and may fail, but you hope it will succeed.
Vzorec užití:
to gamble [something] on [plan or result]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think this meaning always involves money. In this sense, you can gamble "with your health", "with your future", or "on a plan" without talking about money at all.
Synonyma
take a risk (Common phrase that stresses the danger; "gamble" often sounds a bit stronger or more dramatic.)
Antonyma
play it safe (Means to avoid risk and choose a careful, low‑risk option instead of a risky one.)
Kolokace
gamble with your future
|gamble with people's lives
|gamble everything on
|gamble on a new strategy
|gamble on success
Témata
business
|decision-making
|risk
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The company is gambling its reputation on this new product launch.
- You're gambling with your health if you ignore those symptoms.
- She decided to gamble on moving abroad without a job offer.
- The prime minister is gambling that early elections will strengthen his position.
- Investors who gamble on untested startups can lose everything.
Učební příklady
- He gambled on a new job in another country.
- She gambled her savings on a small business.
- The leader is gambling with the lives of his people.
- They gambled on a risky plan to grow fast.
- If you gamble with your future, you may be sorry later.
Podstatné jméno
B2
action
3
risky action or decision
A choice or action that is dangerous or unsure, and may end badly.
Vzorec užití:
[something] is a gamble
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes try to say *"do a gamble"* or *"make a gamble"*. The natural phrase is "take a gamble" or simply "It is a gamble."
Synonyma
risk (A very general word; "gamble" often sounds more dramatic and suggests a clear chance of winning or losing.)
Antonyma
sure thing (An informal phrase for something that is almost certain to succeed, the opposite of a risky gamble.)
Kolokace
a big gamble
|a risky gamble
|a political gamble
|a high-stakes gamble
|a bold gamble
Témata
business
|decision-making
|risk
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Opening a store in such a small town is a big gamble.
- Their decision to cut prices was a bold gamble that paid off.
- Supporting that unpopular law is a serious political gamble.
- It was a high-stakes gamble that could have ruined the company.
- Choosing to quit school at sixteen was a huge gamble for him.
Učební příklady
- Moving to another country was a big gamble for her.
- Starting this business is a gamble, but he wants to try.
- The plan is a risky gamble for the team.
- Their choice to change the product is a gamble.
- It is a gamble, but they hope it will work.
Podstatné jméno
B2
action
4
act of betting money
One time when you risk money on a game or event to try to win more money.
Vzorec užití:
a gamble on [game or event]
Častá chyba:
Learners often use "bet" instead of this noun and may not realize "gamble" can also be a countable noun: you can say "a small gamble" or "his first gamble".
Synonyma
bet (The most common everyday word for an amount of money risked on a game or event; often more specific about the amount or terms than "gamble".)
Antonyma
safe investment (Putting money into something with low risk and steady return is the opposite of risking it in a one‑off gamble.)
Kolokace
a small gamble
|a quick gamble
|a $10 gamble on the horses
|a harmless gamble
Témata
games
|money
|entertainment
|finance
|daily_life
Příklady
- He placed a small gamble on the greyhound race.
- Her first gamble at the casino turned into a big win.
- They lost their first gamble on the stock market and became more careful.
- For him, every gamble on the lottery is just for fun.
- A quick gamble on the horses cost him his spending money for the week.
Učební příklady
- He made a small gamble on the horse race.
- Her first gamble at the casino was exciting.
- Their gamble on the game did not work.
- I do not want to take a gamble on cards.
- He lost his gamble on the football match.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
gamble
IPA
GB/ɡˈæmbəl/
US/ɡˈæmbəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
gamble (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (gamble)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: gamble
- Plural: gambles
Verb
- Base: gamble
- 3rd Person Singular: gambles
- Present Participle: gambling
- Past: gambled
Příbuzná slova
Forms
gambles
noun
gambling
verb
gambled
verb
Core family
gambler
noun
Výrazy
gamble away
1/ɡˈæmbəl əwˈeɪ/
phrasal verb
lose something by gambling
To lose money or something valuable by playing games for money again and again.
Příklady
- He gambled away his entire paycheck in one night.
- She nearly gambled away the money they saved for a house.
- They warned him not to gamble away his future on quick wins.
gamble on
1/ɡˈæmbəl ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
risk something expecting a result
To risk money, time, or another thing because you think a game, event, or plan will end in a certain way.
Příklady
- Many young companies gamble on fast growth to survive in the market.
- He likes to gamble on underdog teams in basketball.
- The government is gambling on lower interest rates to boost the economy.
gamble with
1/ɡˈæmbəl wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb
risk something important carelessly
To risk something very important, like your health or future, in a way that may be foolish or dangerous.
Příklady
- You shouldn't gamble with your health by skipping your medication.
- The company is gambling with its workers' jobs by moving so fast.
- They're gambling with the team's future by cutting all training funds.
it's a gamble
1/ˈɪts ə ɡˈæmbəl/
fixed phrase
situation with very uncertain result
Used to say that a plan or action is very unsure and could end badly or well.
Příklady
- You can try to study abroad, but it's a gamble.
- Buying that old house is cheap, but it's a gamble.
- It's a gamble, but this new method might save a lot of time.
take a gamble
1/tˈeɪk ə ɡˈæmbəl/
fixed phrase
choose to take a risk
To decide to do something that is dangerous or may not work, hoping for a good result.
Příklady
- We decided to take a gamble and launch the product early.
- She took a gamble on moving to the city without a job.
- Investors are taking a gamble by backing such a young team.