odd

IPA: ˈɑd

noun

  • (informal) Something left over, not forming part of a set.
  • (mathematics, diminutive) An odd number.
  • A male given name
  • Minced form of God.
  • Initialism of oppositional defiant disorder. [A childhood disorder characterized by an ongoing pattern of anger-guided disobedience, hostility, and defiant behavior toward authority figures.]
  • (computing) Initialism of optical disc drive. [Synonym of optical drive]

adjective

  • Differing from what is usual, ordinary or expected.
  • Peculiar, singular and strange in looks or character; eccentric, bizarre.
  • (not comparable) Without a corresponding mate in a pair or set; unmatched; (of a pair or set) mismatched.
  • (not comparable) Left over, remaining after the rest have been paired or grouped.
  • (not comparable) Left over or remaining (as a small amount) after counting, payment, etc.
  • (not comparable) Scattered; occasional, infrequent; not forming part of a set or pattern.
  • (not comparable) Not regular or planned.
  • (not comparable) Used or employed for odd jobs.
  • (mathematics, not comparable) Numerically indivisible by two.
  • (not comparable) Numbered with an odd number.
  • (not comparable, in combination with a number) About, approximately; somewhat more than (an approximated round number).
  • Out of the way, secluded.
  • (sports) On the left.
  • (obsolete) Singular in excellence; matchless; peerless; outstanding.
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Examples of "odd" in Sentences

  • The odds are not distinct.
  • The odds of winning are outrageous.
  • What are the odds of choosing the goat
  • The intent and the perception are at odds.
  • The Odd symbols are the witch and the devil.
  • The phrasing in the previous version was odd.
  • The odds are unimaginable that that's the case.
  • The name of the property is odd in the database.
  • Unfortunately, the odds are in favor of the former.
  • Also the name of the property is odd in the database.

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