Odd

Pronunciation: /ɑd/

Definitions of odd

adjective Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns or pronouns. In this case, 'odd' is an adjective that describes something as unusual or different from what is expected.

Example Sentences

A1 The cat had an odd behavior.

A2 She wore an odd hat to the party.

B1 It was odd to see him at the library.

B2 The painting had an odd combination of colors.

C1 Her odd sense of humor always kept us entertained.

C2 The professor had an odd way of explaining complex theories.

Examples of odd in a Sentence

formal It was an odd coincidence that they both wore the same outfit to the party.

informal Isn't it odd that we both had the same idea at the same time?

slang That guy is so odd, he always wears mismatched socks.

figurative Her behavior was so odd, it was like she was from another planet.

Grammatical Forms of odd

• past tense: odded
• plural: odds
• comparative: odder
• superlative: oddest
• present tense: odd
• future tense: will odd
• perfect tense: have odded
• continuous tense: is odding
• singular: odd
• positive degree: odd
• infinitive: to odd
• gerund: odding
• participle: odded

Origin and Evolution of odd

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'odd' originated from the Old Norse word 'odda', meaning 'point of land, triangle'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'odd' evolved to refer to things that are unusual, strange, or different from what is expected.