The meaning of ANTE is a poker stake usually put up before the deal to build the pot. How to use ante in a sentence.

ANTE definition: a fixed but arbitrary stake put into the pot by each player before the deal. See examples of ante used in a sentence.

Four antes are played, one for each set, and a main pot. Always played with blinds rather than antes, so players may not check on the first betting round (but may on the second round). …

To pay (money or a fee): Let's ante the entry fee. 1. Games To put one's stake into the pool in poker: Don't look at your cards until everyone has anted. 2. To pay for something: anted for …

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Definition of ante noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

ante- is attached to roots and means "happening before'': antebellum (= before the war). ante- also means "located in front of'': anteroom (= room located in front of another).