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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

stakes

/steɪks/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does stakes mean?

noun, verb

Stakes are long, thin pieces of wood, metal, or plastic used to support or mark something, such as a fence post or a marker in a game. To stake something means to risk or invest something, especially money, in the hope of gaining a profit.

Example

"The farmer used stakes to support the fragile plants in the garden."

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