ante
/ˈænti/ · noun
Meaning
- A price or cost, as in up the ante.
- In poker and other games, the contribution made by all players to the pot before dealing the cards.
- 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.
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