odd

B2
Pronunciation
/ɒd/
/ɑd/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

(diminutive) An odd number.

Example Sentences
  • So let's see. There are two evens here and three odds.
2 Definition

Something left over, not forming part of a set.

Adjective
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

Differing from what is usual, ordinary or expected.

Synonyms
strange unusual
Antonyms
common familiar mediocre
Example Sentences
  • She slept in, which was very odd.
2 Definition

Without a corresponding mate in a pair or set; unmatched; (of a pair or set) mismatched.

Synonyms
mismatched single
Example Sentences
  • My cat Fluffy has odd eyes: one blue and one brown.
3 Definition

Left over, remaining after the rest have been paired or grouped.

Example Sentences
  • I'm the odd one out.
4 Definition

Left over or remaining (as a small amount) after counting, payment, etc.

5 Definition

Scattered; occasional, infrequent; not forming part of a set or pattern.

Example Sentences
  • I don't speak Latin well, so in hearing a dissertation in Latin, I would only be able to make out the odd word of it.
6 Definition

Not regular or planned.

Example Sentences
  • He's only worked odd jobs.
7 Definition

Used or employed for odd jobs.

8 Definition

Numerically indivisible by two.

Antonyms
even
Example Sentences
  • The product of odd numbers is also odd.
9 Definition

Numbered with an odd number.

Example Sentences
  • How do I print only the odd pages?
10 Definition

(in combination with a number) About, approximately; somewhat more than (an approximated round number).

Example Sentences
  • There were thirty-odd people in the room.
11 Definition

Out of the way, secluded.

12 Definition

On the left.

Example Sentences
  • He served from the odd court.
13 Definition

Singular in excellence; matchless; peerless; outstanding.