“Gamble” or “Gambol”—Which to use?

“Gamble” or “Gambol”

Overview

gamble / gambol are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

gamble: (noun) money that is risked for possible monetary gain. (noun) a risky act or venture. (verb) take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome. (verb) play games for money.

gambol: NA

Pronunciation

gamble: g·AE·m·b·ah·l

gambol: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “gamble”

…Benjamin W Frazier; Guy C Gamble; William John Cooper.
Gamble (R)
312: Death Gamble
…various experiments, Donkin, Hall and Gamble set up a canning factory…
Donkin, Hall and Gamble also collaborated on canning food…
…Year honors and helped Aundrea Gamble become the first player in…
…the proposal and Procter & Gamble were interested as well.
…apprenticed to the engraver Ellis Gamble in Leicester Fields, where he…
…contestant has the option to gamble on the pass, doubling the…
Procter & Gamble

Examples of “gambol”

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