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Odd

UK /["/ɒd/"]/US /["/ɑːd/"]/

Definition

strange or unusual

In simple words: Strange or unusual.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

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

Synonyms

  • occasional
  • spare

Antonyms

  • even
  • normal
  • common

Common mistakes

  • 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.