antes

noun

  1. 1

    A price or cost, as in up the ante.

  2. 2

    In poker and other games, the contribution made by all players to the pot before dealing the cards.

verb

  1. 1

    To pay the ante in poker. Often used as ante up.

  2. 2

    To make an investment in money, effort, or time before knowing one's chances.

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