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Stake - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A stake is a pointed wooden or metal post driven into the ground, often used to support plants or mark boundaries. It can also refer to a personal interest or investment in something.

stake

/steɪk/ /steɪk/

Definition:

A pointed stick or post driven into the ground, or a share or interest in an enterprise.

Synonyms:

post, pole, share, interest, wager

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

whole, disinterest

Common Collocations:

high stakes, stake a claim, drive a stake

Derivatives:

staked, staking, stakeholder

Usage Tips:

Use "stake" as a noun for physical posts or shares; as a verb for claiming or risking something.

Common Phrases:

at stake, stake out, pull up stakes

Etymology:

From Old English "staca," meaning "post" or "pole," related to Dutch "staak" and German "Staken."

Examples:

  • 1. She planted a wooden stake to support the young tree.
  • 2. He has a financial stake in the company's success.
  • 3. The vampire hunter drove a stake through the heart of the creature.
  • 4. They decided to stake their claim on the abandoned land early.

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