odds
word
/ˈɑdz/
ahdz
/ˈɒdz/
odz
Definition
The probability that something will happen, especially in a situation involving risk, luck, or uncertainty. It is often used when comparing how likely one result is against another.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used in phrases like 'the odds of', 'the odds are', and 'against all odds'. In everyday English, 'odds' usually means probability, while in betting it can refer to a numerical ratio. Do not confuse it with 'odd' meaning strange.
Spanish: probabilidadesPortuguese (BR): chances - probabilidadesPortuguese (PT): probabilidades - hipótesesChinese (Simplified): 可能性 - 几率Chinese (Traditional): 可能性 - 機率Hindi: संभावनाएँ - जीतने की संभावनाArabic: الاحتمالات - فرص النجاحBengali: সম্ভাবনা - অনুপাত (বাজিতে)Russian: шансы - вероятность - коэффициенты (ставки)Japanese: 確率 - オッズ（賭けの倍率）Vietnamese: khả năng - tỷ lệ cượcKorean: 확률 - 배당률(내기)Turkish: olasılık - bahis oranıUrdu: امکان - نسبت (جوئے میں)Indonesian: peluang - peluang taruhan
Example Sentences
The odds of rain are high today.
basic
What are the odds of winning this game?
basic
The odds are against us.
basic
Against all odds, she finished the race after her injury.
natural
The odds are we won't get there before dark.
natural
If I had to guess, I'd say the odds are about fifty-fifty.
natural