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01
unusual in a way that stands out as different from the expected or typical
Examples
The odd behavior of the stranger, who kept muttering to himself, made the other passengers uneasy.
She noticed an odd smell coming from the kitchen, but could n't identify its source.
02
(of a number) not possible to divide evenly by 2
Examples
Five is an odd number, so one chair was left unused.
Nine is an odd number, so it ca n't be split into two equal groups.
03
referring to something that remains or is extra, often in small or insignificant quantities
Examples
After the shopping trip, she had a few odd dollars left in her wallet.
He found some odd change in his coat pocket after cleaning it out.
04
(of a quantity) slightly more than the specified number, often used to express approximation
Examples
The meeting lasted for 50-odd minutes before everyone started to leave.
They ’ve been married for 10-odd years, but they ’re still going strong.
Examples
He showed up wearing odd socks, one red and the other blue.
The furniture was arranged in an odd pattern, with chairs scattered around the room instead of grouped.
06
happening rarely or infrequently
Examples
She found odd moments to relax during her busy schedule.
He makes the odd appearance at family gatherings but stays out of the spotlight.
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