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Odd

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɒd/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɑːd/"]/

Meaning of Odd

strange or unusual

In simple words: Strange or unusual.

Odd in a sentence

• It's odd how he always knows what I'm thinking.
• The odd behavior of the dog caught everyone's attention.
• He finds it odd when people don't respond to his messages.
• She spotted an odd-looking sculpture in the park.
• In the game, participants take turns rolling odd and even numbers.
• Only an odd number of players can participate in this round.
• He decided to wear his odd socks as a fashion statement.
• The odd number of guests made seating arrangements tricky.

How to use Odd

Use 'odd' to describe something that is not normal or makes you feel uneasy. It can refer to behavior, things, numbers, etc. Avoid using it in very formal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of an odd number like 3 — it doesn't fit in with even numbers.

Related words

Collocations with Odd

• be
• feel
• look
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• how odd
• it is odd to think
• something odd

Synonyms for Odd

• occasional
• spare

Opposites of Odd

• even
• normal
• common

Common mistakes with Odd

• Using 'odd' to describe something that is simply different but not strange.
• Confusing 'odd' with 'oddly', which is an adverb.
• 'Odd' used incorrectly in positive contexts when it should be neutral or negative.

Frequently asked questions about Odd

What does Odd mean?

Strange or unusual.

What is the definition of Odd?

strange or unusual

How do you use Odd in a sentence?

It's odd how he always knows what I'm thinking.

Can you give another example of Odd?

The odd behavior of the dog caught everyone's attention.

What are synonyms for Odd?

Common alternatives include occasional, spare.

What is the opposite of Odd?

Opposite meanings include even, normal, common.

What words go with Odd?

It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, how odd, it is odd to think, something odd.

What are common mistakes when using Odd?

Using 'odd' to describe something that is simply different but not strange. Confusing 'odd' with 'oddly', which is an adverb. 'Odd' used incorrectly in positive contexts when it should be neutral or negative.

How do you pronounce Odd?

US: /["/ɑːd/"]/, UK: /["/ɒd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Odd?

Use 'odd' to describe something that is not normal or makes you feel uneasy. It can refer to behavior, things, numbers, etc. Avoid using it in very formal situations.

What CEFR level is Odd?

"Odd" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.