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odds

Pronunciation: [ɑdz]

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Learn how to use odds in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “games”

(noun) the chances of something happening, especially in a game or a bet. It's like figuring out how likely it is that your team will win or lose.

Example

The odds were in our favor, and we won the game easily.

Example

The odds were against them, so they did not expect to win.

Example

What are the odds of the team winning the championship?

Context: “comparison”

(noun) a difference in likelihood between two things. It helps to explain how much more likely one thing is compared to another.

Example

The odds of finding a four-leaf clover are much lower than finding a regular one.

Example

It's not true that the odds of winning the lottery are the same as winning a game of cards.

Example

What are the odds of one event happening compared to another?

Context: “disagreement”

(noun) when two people or groups do not agree with each other. It shows that there is a difference in opinions or ideas.

Example

They had their odds with each other but still managed to work together.

Example

The odds between the two friends became larger when they started arguing.

Example

Why do you think there are such odds between them?

How to pronounce odds

Pronunciation: [ɑdz]

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