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- [steyk]
- /steɪk/
- /steɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [steyk]
- /steɪk/
Definitions of staking word
- noun staking something that is wagered in a game, race, or contest. 1
- noun staking a monetary or commercial interest, investment, share, or involvement in something, as in hope of gain: I have a big stake in the success of the firm. 1
- noun staking a personal or emotional concern, interest, involvement, or share: Parents have a big stake in their children's happiness. 1
- noun staking the funds with which a gambler operates. 1
- noun staking Often, stakes. a prize, reward, increase in status, etc., in or as if in a contest. 1
- noun staking stakes, Poker. the cash values assigned to the various colored chips, various bets, and raises: Our stakes are 5, 10, and 25 cents: you can bet out 10 cents on a pair and reraise twice at 25 cents. 1
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Origin of staking
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; (noun) Middle English; Old English staca pin; cognate with Dutch staak, German Stake, Old Norse -staki (in lȳsistaki candlestick); akin to stick1; (v.) Middle English staken to mark (land) with stakes, derivative of the noun
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Parts of speech for Staking
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staking popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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