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Bet vs. Pet — What's the Difference?

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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!

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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