Bet vs. Pet — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Bet and Pet
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Bet
Risk a sum of money or valued item against someone else's on the basis of the outcome of an unpredictable event such as a race or game
He bet on baseball games
I would be prepared to bet that he wanted to leave
Most people would bet their life savings on the prospect
Pet
A pet, or companion animal, is an animal kept primarily for a person's company or entertainment rather than as a working animal, livestock or a laboratory animal. Popular pets are often considered to have attractive appearances, intelligence and relatable personalities, but some pets may be taken in on an altruistic basis (such as a stray animal) and accepted by the owner regardless of these characteristics.
Bet
Used to express certainty
I bet this place is really spooky late at night
He'll be surprised to see me, I'll bet
Pet
A domestic or tamed animal kept for companionship or pleasure
The pony was a family pet
A pet cat
Bet
An act of betting a sum of money
She had a bet on the Derby
For a bet he once rode 200 miles in nine hours
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Pet
A fit of sulking or ill humour
Mother's in a pet
Bet
An agreement usually between two parties that the one who has made an incorrect prediction about an uncertain outcome will forfeit something stipulated to the other; a wager
Made a bet that it would stop raining before 2:00.
Pet
Stroke or pat (an animal) affectionately
The cats came to be petted
Bet
An amount or object risked in a wager; a stake
A bet of $50.
Pet
An animal kept for enjoyment or companionship.
Bet
One on which a stake is or can be placed
Our team is a sure bet to win.
Pet
An object of the affections.
Bet
A plan or an option considered with regard to its probable consequence
Your best bet is to make reservations ahead of time.
Pet
A person especially loved or indulged; a favorite
The teacher's pet.
Bet
(Informal) A view or opinion, especially about something that cannot be known at the present time
My bet is that the rain will hold off. My bet is he didn't do it.
Pet
A fit of bad temper or pique.
Bet
To stake (an amount, for example) in a bet.
Pet
Kept as a pet
A pet cat.
Bet
To make a bet with
I bet them that we would be first.
Pet
Particularly cherished or indulged
A pet grandchild.
Bet
To make a bet on (a contestant or an outcome).
Pet
Expressing or showing affection
A pet name.
Bet
To maintain confidently, as if making a bet
I bet they were surprised by the news.
Pet
Being a favorite
A pet topic.
Bet
To make or place a bet.
Pet
To stroke or caress gently.
Bet
A wager, an agreement between two parties that a stake (usually money) will be paid by the loser to the winner (the winner being the one who correctly forecast the outcome of an event).
Dylan owes Fletcher $30 from an unsuccessful bet.
Pet
To stroke or fondle amorously.
Bet
A candidate (for elections and pageants).
Pet
To be sulky and peevish.
Bet
A degree of certainty.
It’s a safe bet that it will rain tomorrow.
There's a decent bet that we'll be able to reach the top of that hill in an hour.
It’s an even bet that Jim will come top of the maths test tomorrow.
There's a good bet that Sally will arrive later.
Pet
An animal kept as a companion.
Bet
Alternative form of beth
Pet
(by extension) Something kept as a companion, including inanimate objects. (pet rock, pet plant, etc.)
Bet
To stake or pledge upon the outcome of an event; to wager.
Pet
One who is excessively loyal to a superior and receives preferential treatment.
Bet
To be sure of something; to be able to count on something.
Fancy going for a drink after work?
You bet I do!
You bet I do!
Pet
Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.
Bet
(poker) To place money into the pot in order to require others do the same, usually only used for the first person to place money in the pot on each round.
Pet
A fit of petulance, a sulk, arising from the impression that one has been offended or slighted.
Bet
(knitting) between
Pet
Abbreviation of petition
Bet
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; a wager.
Pet
A term of endearment usually applied to women and children.
Bet
To stake or pledge upon the event of a contingent issue; to wager.
John a Gaunt loved him well, and betted much money on his head.
I'll bet you two to one I'll make him do it.
Pet
(transitive) To stroke or fondle (an animal).
Bet
An early form of Better.
Pet
To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.
Bet
The money risked on a gamble
Pet
To treat as a pet; to fondle; to indulge.
His daughter was petted and spoiled.
Bet
The act of gambling;
He did it on a bet
Pet
To be a pet.
Bet
Maintain with or as if with a bet;
I bet she will be there!
Pet
To be peevish; to sulk.
Bet
Stake on the outcome of an issue;
I bet $100 on that new horse
She played all her money on the dark horse
Pet
Favourite; cherished; the focus of one's (usually positive) attention.
A pet child
The professor seemed offended by the criticism of her pet theory.
Bet
Have faith or confidence in;
You can count on me to help you any time
Look to your friends for support
You can bet on that!
Depend on your family in times of crisis
Pet
Kept or treated as a pet.
Pet rock
Pet
A cade lamb; a lamb brought up by hand.
Pet
Any person especially cherished and indulged; a fondling; a darling; often, a favorite child.
The love of cronies, pets, and favorites.
Pet
A slight fit of peevishness or fretfulness.
Pet
Any animal kept as a companion, usually in or around one's home, typically domesticated and cared for attentively and often affectionately. Distinguished from animals raised for food or to perform useful tasks, as a draft animal.
Pet
Petted; indulged; admired; cherished; as, a pet child; a pet lamb; a pet theory; a pet animal.
Some young lady's pet curate.
Pet
To treat as a pet; to fondle; to indulge; as, she was petted and spoiled.
Pet
To be a pet.
Pet
A domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
Pet
A special loved one
Pet
A fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight)
Pet
Using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain)
Pet
Stroke or caress gently;
Pet the lamb
Pet
Stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking
Pet
Preferred above all others and treated with partiality;
The favored child
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