Gamble and Play

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Gamble

Gamble noun - A risky undertaking.

Usage example: it's a gamble, but I'm willing to take the risk

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Play is a synonym for gamble in gambling topic. In some cases you can use "Play" instead the word "Gamble" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like bet, take a chance on winning.

Nearby Words: gambler, gambling, gambled

Play

Play verb - To risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event.

Usage example: figuring that she had little to lose, she played her last few bucks on the state lottery

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Gamble is a synonym for play in gambling topic. You can use "Gamble" instead the word "Play" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: played, playful, player, playfulness, playing

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How words are described

good	good gamble	good play
straight	straight gamble	straight play
entire	entire gamble	entire play
successful	successful gamble	successful play
Other adjectives: big, bad, risky, major, final, double, last.

Common collocations

way	gamble way	play way
lead	gamble lead	play lead
bit	gamble bit	play bit

Both words in one sentence

Citizens of Tontecarlo do not have jobs: They instead gamble and play state-owned lotteries anywhere eg., the customs officers play shell games for money with any incoming tourists.

Source: Artistic License Economics
The Oregon Trail spin-off Yukon Trail had a card game you could play and gamble on.

Source: Sidetracked by the Gold Saucer
However, in the late 90s teams began to play very defensively in overtime, reasoning that it was better to play it safe and walk away with one point than gamble and risk going home with none.

Source: Obvious Rule Patch / Sports

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