Odds
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɑdz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Odds is a noun meaning The ratio of the probability of an event happening to that of it not happening.
Meaning
The ratio of the probability of an event happening to that of it not happening.
More Meanings
- The ratio of winnings to stake in betting situations.
- plural of odd
- (chess) An advantage given to a weaker opponent in order to equalize the game when playing casually, usually by removing one of the stronger player's pieces or by giving the weaker player more time.
Example Sentences
I looked at the odds given by all bookmakers.
She beat me with knight odds but lost with rook odds.
I'd say the odds are strongly in favor of the sun rising tomorrow morning.
The grandmaster gave his opponents significant time odds, of one minute versus ten minutes.
Synonyms for odds
Depending on context, synonyms include likelihood, likeliness.
Antonyms for odds
Common opposites include unlikelihood, unlikeliness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include likelihood, likeliness, rating, prevalence, probability, luck.
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