- the probability that something is so, will occur, or is more likely to occur than something else: The odds are that it will rain today.
- the ratio of probability that something is so, will occur, or is more likely to occur than something else.
- this ratio used as the basis of a bet; the ratio by which the bet of one party to a wager exceeds that of the other, granted by one of two betting opponents to equalize the chances favoring one of them: The odds are two-to-one that it won't rain today.
- an equalizing allowance, as that given the weaker person or team in a contest; handicap.
- an advantage or degree of superiority on the side of two contending parties; a difference favoring one of two contestants.
- an amount or degree by which one thing is better or worse than another.
- at variance; in disagreement: They were usually at odds over political issues.
- in every respect; by far; undoubtedly: She is by all odds the brightest child in the family.
- the probability, expressed as a ratio, that a certain event will take place
- the amount, expressed as a ratio, by which the wager of one better is greater than that of another
- the likelihood that a certain state of affairs will be found to be so
- the chances or likelihood of success in a certain undertaking
- an equalizing allowance, esp one given to a weaker side in a contest
- the advantage that one contender is judged to have over another
- a significant difference (esp in the phrase it makes no odds)
- at odds
- on bad terms
- appearing not to correspond or match
- to offer a bet with favourable odds
- to accept such a bet
- over the odds
- more than is expected, necessary, etc
- unfair or excessive
- what difference does it make?
