odds
odds
the chance that something will happen
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odds with Russian translation
odds usage examples
Шансы на успех лучше, чем мы думали.
The odds of success are better than we thought.
Каковы шансы, что поезд опоздает?
What are the odds that the train will be late?
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odds belongs to the topic "Top 5000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
odds synonyms
What's the difference between odds / chance / possibility / prospects / likelihood
neutral noun for the chance that something will happen, or the ratio used in betting
The odds of rain are high tomorrow.
broader and more conversational; can mean both the chance of an event and an opportunity
There is a good chance it will snow tonight.
more general and often slightly more formal; emphasizes that something can happen
There is a possibility of delays due to the weather.
usually refers to future chances or prospects for success, not just the probability of one event
Her career prospects are excellent.
more formal; focuses on the degree of probability of an event
There is a high likelihood of success.
the most formal and precise term; common in science, analysis, and statistics
The probability of failure is low.
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How to pronounce odds and what this word means
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how to pronounce odds
/ɒdz/
odds translation
odds
odds examples
The odds of success are better than we thought.
odds transcription
/ɒdz/, /ɑdz/
Questions about this word
odds meaning: what does it mean?
the chance that something will happen
odds pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
odds is pronounced as /ɒdz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
odds definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The odds of success are better than we thought. Translation: Шансы на успех лучше, чем мы думали.
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