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Gamble vs. Gambol

Gamble

/ˈɡæmbəl/
To risk money or valuables on an uncertain outcome, typically in games or bets

Examples:

He decided to gamble on the outcome of the race.Starting a new business is always a bit of a gamble.She gambles on horses every weekend.

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Gambol

/ˈɡæmbəl/
Gambol means to run or jump around playfully.

Examples:

The puppies love to gambol in the backyard every morning.After the storm, children began to gambol in the puddles.In spring, lambs delightfully gambol across the meadow.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Gamble involves risk, often related to money or stakes.
  • Gambol suggests playful activity, often seen in frolicking or dancing.
  • Gamble has the idea of betting or taking a chance.
  • Gambol comes from a place of joy and playfulness, often performed by children or animals.
  • Remember: gamble correlates with casinos, while gambol correlates with joy.
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