Meaning of the word ante in English
What does ante mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
ante
US /ˈæn.t̬i/
UK /ˈæn.ti/
Noun
a stake put up by a player in poker before receiving cards
Example:
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Each player must put up an ante before the game begins.
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The ante for this round is five chips.
Verb
to put up an ante
Example:
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The dealer told everyone to ante up.
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We decided to ante five dollars each for the pot.
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