B2nounmoneysociety
US/ɑːdz/
UK/ɒdz/
how likely it is that something will happen; also the ratio used to show chances in betting
In context
The odds of finding a good job are higher if you speak two languages.
Despite the odds, the small company won the contract against three large rivals.
The odds are that prices will rise again before the end of the year.
Words that go with odds
noun + preposition
- the odds ofThe odds of winning are very low.
- against the oddsShe built a successful business against the odds.
- at odds withHis opinion is at odds with the company policy.
verb + noun
- beat the oddsThe patient beat the odds and recovered fully.
- improve the oddsGood preparation will improve your odds in the interview.
noun + noun
- the odds areThe odds are that the meeting will be moved.
adjective + noun
- long oddsThe startup faced long odds at the beginning.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The odd of success is low.Correct: The odds of success are low.