What does odds-on mean?
Odds-on means Having a chance of winning that is better than even..
Odds-on
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Having a chance of winning that is better than even..
Definitions by Sense
- Having a chance of winning that is better than even.
- In which the amount won on a bet is less than the amount staked.
- (colloquial) Very likely.
Example Sentences
The trophy had barely been lifted before the first press release went out from the bookmakers announcing Norwich as odds-on to go down next season.
Trump described the man odds-on to take the keys to Gracie Mansion in November as a “Communist” who “is going to have problems with Washington like no Mayor in the history of our once great City.”
Name a light entertainer and its odds-on that he - or even she (think of Cilla Black) – learned the trade of laughter and song in Liverpool.
Synonyms for odds-on
Antonyms for odds-on
Related Words
Word Forms
- more odds-on
- most odds-on
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for odds-on?
Common synonyms include unequal.
What is the opposite of odds-on?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use odds-on in a sentence?
The trophy had barely been lifted before the first press release went out from the bookmakers announcing Norwich as odds-on to go down next season.
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