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Gaming

of Game

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Narrower term 3

Bet 76% connected

That which is laid, staked, or pledged, as between two parties, upon the event of a contest or any contingent issue; the act of giving such a pledge;…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Throw 76% connected

Pain; especially, pain of travail; throe.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Wager 76% connected

Something deposited, laid, or hazarded on the event of a contest or an unsettled question; a bet; a stake; a pledge.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Broader term 3

Diversion 76% connected

The act of turning aside from any course, occupation, or object; as, the diversion of a stream from its channel; diversion of the mind from business.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Recreation 76% connected

The act of recreating, or the state of being recreated; refreshment of the strength and spirits after toil; amusement; diversion; sport; pastime.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Vice 76% connected

A defect; a fault; an error; a blemish; an imperfection; as, the vices of a political constitution; the vices of a horse.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

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Stake 74% connected

A piece of wood, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a support or stay; as, a stake to support…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Stake 74% connected

A piece of wood, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a support or stay; as, a stake to support…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Synonym 2

Gambling 92% connected

of Gamble

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Play 92% connected

To engage in sport or lively recreation; to exercise for the sake of amusement; to frolic; to spot.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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