by all odds
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Definition
Adverb: Without any doubt; certainly; by a very large margin. Used to emphasize that something is unquestionably true or that one possibility is far more likely than others.
Usage
This adverb is used to strongly assert a fact or a high probability. It often appears in comparisons or statements of certainty. * It modifies verbs, adjectives, or entire clauses to add strong emphasis. * It is synonymous with phrases like "without a doubt," "decidedly," or "by a long shot."
Examples
- Modifying a clause:
- In a comparison:
- Asserting probability:
Advanced Usage
- "By all odds" can be used in formal and informal contexts to express a high degree of certainty based on evidence or logic.
- It is often placed at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis, but can also be placed after the verb it modifies.
- They should, by all odds, have arrived by now.
Variants and Related Words
- Odds (noun): The probability or likelihood of something happening or being the case.
- The odds of winning the lottery are very low.
- Against all odds (idiom): Despite something being very unlikely.
- Against all odds, the small company succeeded.
Synonyms
- Decidedly
- Unquestionably
- Undoubtedly
- Definitely
- By far
- By a long shot (informal)
Antonyms
- Possibly
- Perhaps
- Doubtfully
- Uncertainly
Related Idioms
- Against all odds: As mentioned above, this is a common contrasting idiom.
- She recovered against all odds.
Adverb
- without question and beyond doubt
- it was decidedly too expensive
- she told him off in spades
- by all odds they should win