Pronunciation: /æt ɑdz/
noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things
A1 My parents are often at odds when it comes to choosing a movie to watch.
A2 The siblings were at odds over who should get the last piece of cake.
B1 The team members were at odds about the best approach to solving the problem.
B2 The two political parties were at odds on the issue of healthcare reform.
C1 The scientists and the environmentalists were at odds regarding the impact of climate change.
C2 The CEO and the board of directors were at odds over the company's future direction.
adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical
A1 My parents are often at odds about what movie to watch.
A2 The team members were at odds over how to proceed with the project.
B1 The two political parties are at odds on many key issues.
B2 The company's CEO and CFO were at odds over the budget allocation.
C1 The scientists were at odds regarding the interpretation of the research results.
C2 The two countries have been at odds for decades over territorial disputes.
adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb
A1 They are always at odds with each other.
A2 The siblings were constantly at odds over who got to use the computer.
B1 The two political parties are often at odds on key issues.
B2 The CEO and the CFO were at odds over the company's budget allocation.
C1 The artist and the critic were at odds in their interpretation of the painting.
C2 The two countries have been at odds for decades over territorial disputes.
preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause
A1 My brother and I are often at odds over what movie to watch.
A2 The team members were at odds with each other about the best approach to take.
B1 The company's goals and the employee's personal objectives were often at odds.
B2 The two political parties were at odds on how to address the issue of climate change.
C1 The artist's vision and the curator's interpretation were at odds, causing tension in the gallery.
C2 The scientists were at odds with the government's decision to cut funding for research projects.
formal The two countries are currently at odds over trade policies.
informal John and Mary are always at odds with each other about what movie to watch.
slang The siblings are constantly at odds over who gets to use the car first.
figurative His mind and heart were at odds with each other, making it difficult for him to make a decision.
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