odds UK /ɒdz/US /ɑdz/noun 3phrases 6 noun[plural only]3 •the chances that something will happen, set against the chances that it will notI'd say the odds are strongly in favor of the sun rising tomorrow morning. •The ratio of winnings to stake in betting situations.I looked at the odds given by all bookmakers. •An advantage given to a weaker opponent in order to equalize the game when playing casually, usually by removing one of the stronger player's pieces or by giving the weaker player more time.She beat me with knight odds but lost with rook odds.The grandmaster gave his opponents significant time odds, of one minute versus ten minutes. Phrases with odds against all oddsDespite seemingly insurmountable opposition or probability. at oddsIn disagreement; conflicting. beat the oddsTo succeed despite being unlikely to do so. long oddspoor chances; unlikeliness, improbability odds and endsMiscellaneous things; oddments odds and sodsMiscellaneous items.
