noun / verb
ante
AN-tee/ˈænti/
An initial stake or contribution required to take part.
The players place the ante in the center before the cards are dealt.
Etymology
Latin ante, meaning “before,” is apparently the source of the poker term. The name points to the stake each player contributes before drawing cards.
In context
a lot of players actually think that they should defend their big blind way more often because they put in the entire ante
More examples
- She anted a few chips.
- Everyone must ante up.
- They are anteing the required amount.
Forms
ante · antes · anted · anteing
Similar words
- stake
- Any amount risked in a game, not just the initial contribution.
- buy-in
- The payment required to enter a game or undertaking.