Synonyms for

Odds

Verb / ɑ:dz / Another word for odds — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The numerical ratio between the amounts staked by parties to a bet, based on the expected probability either way.

Synonyms & similar words

bettingodds chances probabilities likelihoods possibilities risks gambles wagers bets stakes opportunities expectations potentialities prospects outs futures forecasts forecasts anticipations foreknowledges foresees

Synonyms by register

Formal

probability likelihood prospects chances

Informal

what's what the score the lowdown the skinny

Literary

fortune destiny fate

Antonyms

certainty assurance guarantee surety probability likelihood chance

Common collocations

  • against the odds
  • beat the odds
  • what are the odds
  • level the odds
  • tip the odds
  • long odds
  • short odds
  • level odds

Word family

noun oddity
adjective odd

Usage note

The word 'odds' is most commonly used in the plural form to refer to the probability of something happening. It can also refer to a state of inequality or disagreement.

Example sentences

  1. The odds of getting a hole-in-one in golf are very low.
  2. The odds of it raining tomorrow are 50-50.
  3. The odds of winning the lottery are 1 in 14 million.
  4. The odds are in our favor to win the game.
  5. The odds of finding a four-leaf clover are about 1 in 10,000.

Quotes

  • The odds of hitting your target go up dramatically when you aim at it. - Mal Pancoast
  • The odds of hitting your target increase dramatically when you aim at it. - Unknown
  • The odds are always against you no matter what your previous history is. You have to overcome the tendency to relax. - Tom Osborne

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