Odds

noun

/ɒdz/

Word Frequency: 7.3

Definitions

1.noun(diminutive) An odd number.

"So let's see. There are two evens here and three odds."

2.nounSomething left over, not forming part of a set.

3.nounThe ratio of the probability of an event happening to that of it not happening.

"I'd say the odds are strongly in favor of the sun rising tomorrow morning."

4.nounThe ratio of winnings to stake in betting situations.

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