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“Gamble” or “Gambol”

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.

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Definitions

What each term means

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gamble g·AE·m·b·ah·l

  • nounmoney that is risked for possible monetary gain.
  • nouna risky act or venture.
  • verbtake a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome.
  • verbplay games for money.

gambol

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“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

“gambol”

No example sentences found for this spelling.

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