Ante

v. place a bet (Gambling); pay one's share of expenses (as part of a group)

n. sum of money paid (gambling); advance payment (business venture); individual's share in the expenses of a group

pref. before, in front of, prior

This article describes only the common terms, rules, and procedures in of betting in poker. See poker strategy for the strategic impact of betting.
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Noun
1. (poker) the initial contribution that each player makes to the pot
(hypernym) stake, stakes, bet, wager
(classification) poker, poker game
Verb
1. place one's stake
(hypernym) bet on, back, gage, stake, game, punt
(classification) card game, cards

ante, before, in front of, prior

n. door, doorway