stakes

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Definition

Noun 1. The money risked on a gamble: The sum of money or valuables that a person wagers or puts at risk in a bet, game, or contest, which may be lost or won. 2. A prize or reward in a competition: Something, often money, that is offered as the prize for winning a contest or competition. 3. A share or interest in a venture: A personal or financial involvement in an enterprise, implying a risk or potential gain.

Usage

The word "stakes" is a plural noun. It refers to what is risked or what can be gained in a situation involving chance, competition, or investment. It is often used with verbs like "raise," "lower," "have," or "play for."

Examples
  • As money risked: "The poker player pushed all his stakes into the center of the table." (Here, "stakes" refers to the chips/money he is betting.)
  • As a prize: "The stakes for the championship are incredibly high this year." (This means the prize for winning is very valuable.)
  • As an interest/risk: "She has a personal stake in the company's success." (Note: Here, the singular "stake" is used to mean a personal interest or investment. The plural "stakes" can imply multiple interests or a collective sense of what is at risk.)
Advanced Usage
  • "At stake": This is a common idiom meaning "at risk" or "to be won or lost." It describes what is in jeopardy in a situation.
    • Example: "With the final exam tomorrow, my entire grade is at stake."
  • "Raise the stakes": To increase the level of risk, reward, or seriousness in a situation.
    • Example: "By investing more money, the company raised the stakes in the competitive market."
Variants and Related Words
  • Stake (singular noun): Can refer to a single share or interest, a pointed stick, or a post. (e.g., "He has a stake in the business." or "They marked the boundary with a wooden stake.")
  • Stake (verb): To risk money or something valuable on an outcome. (e.g., "I would stake my reputation on his honesty.")
  • Stakeholder (noun): A person with an interest or concern in something, especially a business.
Synonyms
  • Bet: Money risked on the outcome of an event.
  • Wager: A more formal term for a bet.
  • Pot: The total amount of money bet in a game like poker.
  • Ante: A stake put up by a player in poker before receiving cards.
Related Phrases
  • "Have a stake in something": To have a share, interest, or involvement in something where you stand to gain or lose.
    • Example: "As a citizen, you have a stake in how the government spends taxes."
  • "Play for high stakes": To be involved in a situation where the potential risks and rewards are very great.
    • Example: "In international diplomacy, leaders are often playing for high stakes."
Related Idioms
  • "Pull up stakes": To leave one's home or job and move to a new place.
    • Example: "After twenty years, they decided to pull up stakes and move to the coast." (This idiom originates from the idea of pulling tent stakes out of the ground.)
Noun
  1. the money risked on a gamble

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