In a sentence
Gambit in a sentence
Here is an example sentence showing gambit in a sentence.
Offering the first month free was a clever gambit to lure customers away from rivals.
Synonyms
Antonyms
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an embarrassing social mistake or blunder, especially in a public setting
gainful
providing profit or income; productive
gainfully
in a way that yields profit or useful result
gainsay
to deny or contradict; to declare false
gainsayer
one who denies, opposes, or contradicts
gall
bold, brazen impudence or nerve
galling
causing irritation or resentment; vexing
galvanic
producing a sudden, startling burst of energy or excitement
Common questions
Questions about “gambit”
Gambit (noun) means a calculated move intended to gain an advantage
Here is gambit used in an example sentence: "Offering the first month free was a clever gambit to lure customers away from rivals."
Common synonyms for gambit include ploy, stratagem, maneuver, tactic.
Gambit is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.
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