Bet On vs Stake - What's the Difference?
Definition as Noun
- instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning
- a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground
- (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
- a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)
- the money risked on a gamble
Definition as Verb
- tie or fasten to a stake
- place a bet on
- kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole
- mark with a stake
- put at risk
Examples
- "Which horse are you backing?"; "I'm betting on the new horse"
- "they have interests all over the world"; "a stake in the company's future"
- "a pair of posts marked the goal"; "the corner of the lot was indicated by a stake"
- "Which horse are you backing?"; "I'm betting on the new horse"
- "the enemies were impaled and left to die"
- "I will stake my good reputation for this"