odds — the chances or likelihood that a particular thing will happen
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the chances or likelihood that a particular thing will happen
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑdz/
Korean meaning: 가능성, 확률
Korean pronunciation: 아즈 (강세: 아즈)
Example Sentences
- What are the odds that my boss will actually read my 50-page report?
- Against all odds, he passed the exam without studying.
- The odds of finding a parking spot in Gangnam are worse than winning the lottery.
odds
NOUN//ɑdz//
the chances or likelihood that a particular thing will happen
The odds of winning the lottery were very low.
The odds favored the experienced team. (OUTCOME + CHANCE = ODDS → the likelihood that something will happen)
He beat the odds and amazed the crowd.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기 'odd'(홀수의, 불평등한)에서 유래되어 '불평등한 기회'라는 의미로 발전했습니다. 도박에서 균등하지 않은 기회의 비율을 나타내는 용어로 사용되기 시작했어요.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“What are the odds that my boss will actually read my 50-page report?”
“Against all odds, he passed the exam without studying.”
“The odds of finding a parking spot in Gangnam are worse than winning the lottery.”
“She beat the odds and became the first in her family to graduate college.”
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