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Odds
01
the likelihood or probability of something actually taking place
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
Plural form
odds
Examples
The odds of winning the grand prize in the raffle are one in a thousand.
02
the ratio by which one bettor's wager is greater or smaller than another's
Examples
The odds for the horse were 5 to 1.
03
circumstances that make it difficult to achieve something
Examples
Despite the odds being against her, she managed to finish the marathon in record time.
