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Rareantes
The correct spelling is antes.
How to pronounce antes
noun
Say it like: Ant-es
The correct spelling is antes. A price or cost, as in up the ante.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A price or cost, as in up the ante.
- 2.In poker and other games, the contribution made by all players to the pot before dealing the cards.
verb
- 1.To pay the ante in poker. Often used as ante up.
- 2.To make an investment in money, effort, or time before knowing one's chances.
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