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Possibility vs Gamble - What's the difference?

possibility | gamble | Synonyms |

Possibility is a synonym of gamble.


As a noun possibility

is the quality of being possible.

As a proper noun gamble is

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possibility

English

Noun

(possibilities)
  • The quality of being possible.
  • A thing possible; that which may take place or come into being.
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  • An option or choice, usually used in context with future events.

    • Synonyms

    * option * choice * contingency * See also

    Antonyms

    * impossibility

    Derived terms

    * logical possibility * possibility theory

    Related terms

    * impossibility * possible * potence * potency * potent * potentate * potential * potentiality * power

    External links

    * *

    gamble

    English

    (wikipedia gamble)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.
  • A risky venture
    • ''The sailors had taken many gambles with the sea and always won.

    Verb

    (gambl)
  • To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.
  • To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
  • To risk (something) for potential gain.
    • He gambled his reputation on the outcome.
  • To interact with equipment at a casino

    • See also

    * game of chance