How to pronounce “ante”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• A price or cost, as in up the ante.
• (poker) In poker and other games, the contribution made by all players to the pot, often before dealing all the cards.
• [Verb]
• To pay the ante in poker. Often used as ante up.
• To make an investment in money, effort, or time before knowing one's chances.

Practice Nearby Words

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