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Odds
01
the likelihood or probability of something actually taking place
Example
The odds of winning the grand prize in the raffle are one in a thousand.
She calculated the odds of getting a heads in a single coin toss as 50 %.
02
the likelihood of a particular event occurring, typically expressed as the ratio of the potential payout to the amount of the original wager
03
circumstances that make it difficult to achieve something
Example
Despite the odds being against her, she managed to finish the marathon in record time.
The team won the championship even though the odds were stacked heavily in favor of their opponents.
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