Odds

Pronunciation: /ɑdz/

Definitions of odds

noun the difference in score between opposing teams or players in a game or competition

Example Sentences

A1 The odds of winning the lottery are very low.

A2 She always defies the odds and succeeds against all expectations.

B1 Despite the odds being against them, they managed to come out victorious.

B2 The odds of getting struck by lightning are higher than winning the jackpot.

C1 The odds of a successful outcome increase with careful planning and preparation.

C2 He calculated the odds of success for each scenario before making a decision.

Examples of odds in a Sentence

formal The odds of winning the lottery are very slim.

informal I like our odds of winning the game tonight.

slang I'm gonna beat the odds and come out on top.

figurative Despite the odds stacked against her, she never gave up.

Grammatical Forms of odds

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

Origin and Evolution of odds

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'odds' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old Norse word 'odds', meaning 'point of difference or agreement'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'odds' has evolved to also refer to the probability of something happening or the difference in favor of one thing over another.