odds

noun
UK: /ɒdz/
US: /ɑːdz/

  1. The probability that something is true or will happen.

    1. What are the odds of winning? [ ] [ ]
    2. The odds are stacked against small businesses in the current economic climate. [ ] [ ]

  2. A difference that makes things unequal or unfair.

    1. The odds were not in his favor. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite the odds, she managed to achieve her goals with determination and hard work. [ ] [ ]

  3. Chances; possibility.

    1. There are long odds on that bet. [ ] [ ]
    2. What are the odds he will show up late, knowing his punctuality issues? [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

chance probability likelihood possibility
odds verb

  1. To make something more likely to happen.

    1. His injury odds him to retire. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bad weather odds the cancellation of the outdoor concert this weekend. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "odds" in English means: The probability that something is true or will happen., A difference that makes things unequal or unfair., Chances; possibility..

The phonetic transcription of "odds" is /ɒdz/ in British English and /ɑːdz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "odds": chance, probability, likelihood, possibility.

Example usage of "odds": "What are the odds of winning?". More examples on the page.