How To Spell ante?
How to Pronounce ante?
Correct pronunciation for the word "ante" is [ˈantiː], [ˈantiː], [ˈa_n_t_iː].
What are the misspellings for ante?
"Ante" in context
An ante is a stake of money put up in a game of chance or poker before any cards are dealt. It is typically seen in poker where each player puts up a small amount of money before the cards are dealt, with the winner of the hand taking the pot. It can also be seen in certain card or board games where the players put up an ante before the game begins. This is done to ensure that the players are all serious about the game and have a financial stake in the outcome. It also adds a bit of excitement to the game and gives a sense of accomplishment to the eventual winner.
What are similar-sounding words for ante?
Usage over time for ante:
This graph shows how "ante" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
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