Gamble and Gambol are often mixed up. Gamble (verb) means Play games of chance for money; bet. · Noun - A risky action undertaken with the hope of success, while Gambol (verb) means Run or jump about playfully. · Noun - An act of running or jumping about playfully.
Meaning: Play games of chance for money; bet. · Noun - A risky action undertaken with the hope of success.
Synonyms: Bet, Place a bet, Lay a bet, Stake money on something.
Example: Tristan gambled his entire paycheck at the casino, and lost it all.
Meaning: Run or jump about playfully. · Noun - An act of running or jumping about playfully.
Synonyms: Frolic, Frisk, Cavort, Caper, Skip, Dance, Romp, Prance.
Example: Because of the rain, students are unable to gambol on the playground during recess.
