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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