odd

[ɒd]

odd Definition

  • 1different from what is usual or expected; strange
  • 2not divisible by two

Using odd: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "odd" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She has an odd way of speaking.

  • Example

    He gave me an odd look.

  • Example

    I have an odd feeling about this.

  • Example

    There are some odd people living in this neighborhood.

odd Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using odd

  • used to introduce a surprising or unexpected fact or statement

    Example

    Odd as it may seem, I actually enjoy doing laundry.

  • a pair of people who are very different from each other and are often unlikely to be friends

    Example

    They are an odd couple, but they make it work.

  • odd man/number

    a person or thing that is different from or left out of a group that shares similar characteristics or circumstances

    Example

    With only three chairs, someone will always be the odd man out.

Phrases with odd

  • a person or thing that is different from or left out of a group that shares similar characteristics or circumstances

    Example

    In a group of artists, he was the odd man out because he was a businessman.

  • a person or thing that is different from or left out of a group that shares similar characteristics or circumstances

    Example

    In a group of red apples, the green one is the odd one out.

  • a casual or occasional job that is not part of someone's regular work

    Example

    He does odd jobs around the house to earn some extra money.

Origins of odd

from Old Norse 'oddr', meaning 'third or additional number'

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Summary: odd in Brief

The term 'odd' [ɒd] refers to something that is unusual, strange, or unexpected. It can also mean not divisible by two. Examples include 'She has an odd way of speaking.' and 'There are some odd people living in this neighborhood.' Phrases like 'odd man out' and idioms like 'odd couple' denote differences or mismatches.

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