odd

/ɔd/

Definition

Adjective:
- Not divisible by two; not even: Describes a whole number that cannot be divided exactly by two, such as 1, 3, 5, etc.
- Strange, unusual, or peculiar: Describes something that is different from what is usual or expected, often in a way that is surprising or difficult to explain.
- Occasional, casual, or not regular: Describes something that happens or is used infrequently or at irregular intervals.
- Being one of a pair or set that is incomplete: Describes a single item that is left when its matching item is missing.
- Approximately, a little more than: Used after a number to indicate a quantity slightly exceeding it.

Examples of Usage

Not divisible by two:
- The numbers 1, 3, and 5 are odd numbers.
- He lives at house number 7, which is on the odd side of the street.
Strange or unusual:
- She has an odd habit of collecting bottle caps.
- It's odd that he hasn't called yet; he's usually very punctual.
Occasional or casual:
- He does odd jobs around the neighborhood to earn extra money.
- I read the book in odd moments during my commute.
One of an incomplete pair:
- I have an odd sock; I can't find its match.
Approximately, a little more than:
- She invited thirty-odd guests to the party.
- The project will take forty-odd days to complete.

Advanced Usage

"The odd" (noun, plural): Refers to a slight advantage or the better part of a comparison, often in sports.
- Despite the underdog status, they managed to win by the odd goal.
"Odd one out": A person or thing that is different from the others in a group.
- In this list of fruits, the tomato is the odd one out because it's botanically a berry.

Variants and Related Words

Oddity (n): A strange or unusual person, thing, or feature.
- The two-headed calf was considered a local oddity.
Oddly (adv): In a strange or unusual manner.
- He was behaving oddly quiet all evening.
Oddball (n, informal): A strange or eccentric person.
- He's a bit of an oddball, but he's very kind.

Synonyms

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

Odd out (rare): To make something irregular or not uniform.
- The new building odds out the otherwise traditional skyline.

Related Idioms

Against all (the) odds: Despite something being very unlikely.
- She recovered against all odds.
Odd and ends: Various small, miscellaneous items.
- The drawer is full of odds and ends like buttons and old keys.

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