odds

The word “odds” has 1 syllable: odds

It's pronounced as /ɑdz/

What is synonym and antonym for odds?

In the thesaurus, “odds” has 30 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for odds along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for odds

allowance
balance
benefit
chance
chances
conditional probability
contingency
difference
disparity
dissimilarity
distinction
draw
edge
favor
handicap
head start
lead
likelihood
outlook
overlay
percentage
possibility
potential
potentiality
probability
prospect
start
superiority
toss-up
vantage

Antonyms for odds

disadvantage
equality
improbability
likeness
sameness
similarity
unlikelihood

Meanings of odds

noun
1. (diminutive) An odd number.
2. Something left over, not forming part of a set.
3. The ratio of the probability of an event happening to that of it not happening.
4. The ratio of winnings to stake in betting situations.

Example Sentences

The odds of winning the lottery are extremely low, but people still buy tickets every week.
Despite the odds against them, the underdog team managed to win the championship.
She was surprised by the odds of getting into her dream school, considering how competitive it was.
The gambler calculated the odds before placing his bet on the horse race.
The odds of encountering a rare bird species in this area are significantly higher during migration season.

On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to odds, such as: allowance, balance, benefit, chance, chances, conditional probability, contingency.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.