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- [wey-jer]
- /ˈweɪ dʒər/
- /ˈweɪ.dʒər/
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- [wey-jer]
- /ˈweɪ dʒər/
Definitions of wagered word
- noun wagered something risked or staked on an uncertain event; bet: to place a wager on a soccer match. 1
- noun wagered the act of betting. 1
- noun wagered the subject or terms of a bet. 1
- noun wagered Early English Law. a pledge to make good one's cause by the supporting oaths of others or by battle. 1
- verb with object wagered to risk (something) on the outcome of a contest or any uncertain event or matter; bet. 1
- verb with object wagered History/Historical. to pledge oneself to (battle) for the decision of a cause. 1
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Origin of wagered
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English wajour, wager solemn pledge < Anglo-French wageure, equivalent to wage(r) to pledge (see wage) + -ure -ure
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Parts of speech for Wagered
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wagered popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
wagered usage trend in Literature
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verb wagered
- bet — If you bet on the result of a horse race, football game, or other event, you give someone a sum of money which they give you back with extra money if the result is what you predicted, or which they keep if it is not.
- gambled — Simple past tense and past participle of gamble.
- ventured — an undertaking involving uncertainty as to the outcome, especially a risky or dangerous one: a mountain-climbing venture.
- speculated — to engage in thought or reflection; meditate (often followed by on, upon, or a clause).
- adventured — Simple past tense and past participle of adventure.
noun wagered
- anted — Poker. a fixed but arbitrary stake put into the pot by each player before the deal.
- fluttered — to wave, flap, or toss about: Banners fluttered in the breeze.
- challenged — If you say that someone is challenged in a particular way, you mean that they have a disability in that area. Challenged is often combined with inappropriate words for humorous effect.
- chunked — a thick mass or lump of anything: a chunk of bread; a chunk of firewood.
- handled — fitted with or having a handle or handles, especially of a specified kind (often used in combination): a handled pot; a long-handled knife.
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