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odds

The correct spelling is odds.

How to pronounce odds

noun

IPA: /ɒdz/

Say it like: Odd-s

The correct spelling is odds. (diminutive) An odd number. For example: "So let's see. There are two evens here and three odds."

Usage Examples

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

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

Definition

noun

  1. 1.(diminutive) An odd number.
  2. 2.Something left over, not forming part of a set.
  3. 3.The ratio of the probability of an event happening to that of it not happening.
  4. 4.The ratio of winnings to stake in betting situations.

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