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adjective
- 1. different from what is usual or expected; strange: "the neighbors thought him very odd" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of whole numbers such as 3 and 5) having one left over as a remainder when divided by two: "atoms which possess an odd number of electrons" Similar
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1. : differing markedly from the usual, ordinary, or accepted : peculiar. a very odd way to show gratitude. 2. a. : not regular, expected, or planned. worked at odd jobs. b. : encountered or experienced from time to time : occasional. manages to get in some reading at odd moments. 3. a.
adjective. uk / ɒd / us / ɑːd / odd adjective (STRANGE) Add to word list. B2. strange or unexpected: Her father was an odd man. What an odd thing to say. The skirt and jacket looked a little odd together. That's odd - I'm sure I put my keys in this drawer and yet they're not here. It's odd that no one's seen him.
Odd is most commonly used to describe people or things that are unusual. It is also commonly used in the context of numbers. 95% of people feel uncomfortable when the TV volume is an odd number.
an indefinite quantity more than that specified. “invited 30- odd guests” synonyms: inexact. not exact. adjective. not easily explained. “it is odd that his name is never mentioned”
11 meanings: 1. unusual or peculiar in appearance, character, etc 2. occasional, incidental, or random 3. leftover or.... Click for more definitions.
used after a number, especially a number that can be divided by ten, to show that the exact number is not known: I'd say Robert's about 40-odd - maybe 45. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
1. Deviating from what is ordinary, usual, or expected; strange or peculiar: an odd name; odd behavior. See Synonyms at strange. 2. Being in excess of the indicated or approximate number, extent, or degree. Often used in combination: invited 30-odd guests. 3. a. Constituting a remainder: had some odd dollars left over. b.
Definition of odd adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
odd meaning, definition, what is odd: different from what is normal or expecte...: Learn more.
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