Ante

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈænt.i/
• Rhymes: -ænti
• Homophones: auntie

Origin

From Latin ante ("before")

Full definition of ante

Noun

1. A price or cost, as in up the ante.
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2. (poker) 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 ante up.
2. To make an investment in money, effort, or time before knowing one's chances.

Anagrams

• Etna, Nate, neat