noun
odds
An advantage or disadvantage in a contest.
Our outnumbered team battles overwhelming odds in the final round.
Etymology
The older idea is inequality between opposing sides. Odds measure or describe the advantage or disadvantage that prevents a contest from being evenly balanced.
More examples
- Despite overwhelming odds, the defenders refuse to surrender.
- With twice as many players, their side has the odds in its favor.
- The underdogs overcome steep odds to win the championship.
Forms
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