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odds
/ɑdz/
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What does odds mean?
noun
- The ratio of the probability of an event happening to that of it not happening.
- The ratio of winnings to stake in betting situations.
- 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.
More meanings (2)
noun
- plural of odd
- plural of ODD
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See this word in context.
The tables were deserted, and the dealers and gamekeepers came forth to see the outcome of the wager and to lay odds.
The odds in favour of winning several times are about the same as in the game of Pharaon, and are as delusive.
More book examples (3)
The blind man also played at bowls very successfully, receiving the odds of a bowl extra for the deficiency of each eye.
As things stand today, even with the odds so greatly in his favour, the average male hesitates and is thus not lost.
But occasionally the odds will be against you and you will be called upon to take more or less of a chance.