odd

1 of 3

adjective

ˈäd

: differing markedly from the usual, ordinary, or accepted : peculiar

a very odd way to show gratitude

: not regular, expected, or planned

worked at odd jobs

: encountered or experienced from time to time : occasional

manages to get in some reading at odd moments

: being without a corresponding (see corresponding sense 1) mate

an odd shoe

b(1)

: left over after others are paired or grouped

came without his wife and thus turned out to be the odd guest at the party

(2)

: separated from a set or series

had in his possession only two or three odd volumes of the original 12-volume set

: being any of the integers (such as −3, −1, +1, and +3) that are not divisible by two without leaving a remainder

: marked by an odd number of units

needed two odd-length boards, one of three feet and one of five feet

: being a function (see function entry 1 sense 5a) such that f (−x) = −f (x) where the sign is reversed but the absolute value remains the same if the sign of the independent variable is reversed

: somewhat more than the indicated approximate quantity, extent, or degree

—usually used in combination

300-odd pages

b(1)

: left over as a remainder

had a few odd dollars left after paying his bills

(2)

: constituting a small amount

had some odd change in her pocket

: having an out-of-the-way location : remote

found it in some odd corner of the house

oddness noun

odd

2 of 3

interjection

variant spelling of od

archaic

—used as a mild oath

ODD

3 of 3

abbreviation

oppositional defiant disorder

Example Sentences

Adjective She had an odd look on her face. People would call at odd hours during the night. She's got a really odd sense of humor. Some rather odd people used to live in this house. There was something odd about his story. It's odd that nobody told me about this before. That's odd. He was here a minute ago. That is one of the oddest creatures I have ever seen. She kept a stack of magazines that she would read at odd moments. During the summer, he would do odd jobs for his neighbors to earn extra money. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

During an episode featuring the two men and their guest, DJ Nyla Symone, the conversation turned to Hill and London’s characters seeming like an odd couple in the Netflix film. —

Lisa Respers France, CNN, 8 Feb. 2023 Some think the combination of hot dogs and chicken is odd, and others prefer their hot dogs on buns with mustard, ketchup, relish, or onions. —

Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2023 In one way, though, the corporate incentives are quite odd. —

Peter Vanham, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2023 The two stars will assume the roles originally played by Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes, portraying an odd couple of basketball players who hustle unsuspecting pickup game players for money. —

Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 Feb. 2023 However, putting up letters (in the form of those letter sculptures or signs) everywhere in your home can be a little odd. —

Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 14 Dec. 2022 This is probably going to be odd to some people but totally obvious to others: Lionel Richie. —

WSJ, 22 Nov. 2022 Jonathan Tolins’ one-man comedy is about a struggling actor who takes an odd job in the basement of the home of his idol, Barbra Streisand. —

Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 6 Oct. 2022 Memory foam seems like an odd choice for a cooling mattress topper. —

Mike Richard, Men's Health, 19 Jan. 2023 See More

Kids Definition

odd

adjective

ˈäd

: being only one of a pair or set

an odd shoe

: somewhat more than the number mentioned

50-odd years ago

: being any number that cannot be divided evenly by 2

1, 3, 5, and 7 are odd numbers

: marked by an odd number

an odd year

: additional to or apart from what is usual, expected, or planned on

odd jobs

: not usual or traditional : strange

what an odd thing to do

oddness noun

odd

adjective

as in only

being one of a pair or set without a corresponding mate somehow, there's always at least one odd sock that comes out of the dryer

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

only
lone
single
solitary
unpaired
singular
alone
unmatched
sole

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

matched
paired

as in strange

different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion odd behavior that prompted one of the waiting passengers to alert airport security

Synonyms & Similar Words

strange
bizarre
weird
funny
peculiar
curious
erratic
unusual
remarkable
crazy
eccentric
abnormal
unique
quirky
wacky
outré
offbeat
outlandish
screwy
weirdo
bizarro
funky
quaint
kooky
wild
kinky
whacky
unconventional
outrageous
uncommon
extraordinary
off-the-wall
queer
fantastic
off-kilter
rare
fantastical
cranky
kookie
outstanding
queerish
far-out
way-out
noticeable
rum
freaky
freakish
freak
striking
out-of-the-way
notable
shocking
prominent
atypical
conspicuous
puzzling
flaky
aberrant
spaced-out
baffling
singular
phenomenal
perplexing
idiosyncratic
bewildering
unwonted
salient
phantasmagoric
uncustomary
unorthodox
atrocious
mystifying
confounding
phantasmagorical
nonconformist
crotchety
nonmainstream
out-there
addlepated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

normal
typical
ordinary
usual
unremarkable
commonplace
average
standard
prosaic
everyday
routine
familiar
unexceptional
garden
conventional
conservative
predictable
common
run-of-the-mill
frequent
workaday
regular
conformist
customary
expected
habitual
knee-jerk
wonted

as in unusual

being out of the ordinary the only odd grade for the exam was the one perfect score

Synonyms & Similar Words

unusual
extraordinary
unique
exceptional
rare
abnormal
uncommon
remarkable
outstanding
singular
anomalous
incredible
atypical
peculiar
exceeding
noticeable
freak
aberrant
striking
phenomenal
unwonted
strange
bizarre
notable
especial
prominent
uncustomary
conspicuous
eccentric
weird
aberrated
salient
preternatural
extraordinaire
oddball
outlandish
freakish
deviant
incomprehensible
quaint
inconceivable
unthinkable
unimaginable
monstrous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

common
normal
typical
ordinary
usual
unextraordinary
familiar
customary
unexceptional
frequent
everyday

as in weird

noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced the odd occurrences in the area attracted the attention of people interested in psychic phenomena

Synonyms & Similar Words

unusual
strange
weird
uncommon
funny
rare
peculiar
curious
extraordinary
bizarre
unique
offbeat
oddball
special
singular
eccentric
abnormal
remarkable
uncustomary
unaccustomed
outlandish
out-of-the-way
noticeable
noteworthy
outré
atypical
queer
exceptional
kooky
notable
particular
irregular
aberrant
kookie
newsworthy
far-out
way-out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

common
ordinary
usual
plain
normal
familiar
typical
unexceptional
regular
predictable
expected

as in occasional

not often occurring or repeated with the exception of the odd sick day, he never takes time off from work

Synonyms & Similar Words

occasional
unusual
rare
infrequent
isolated
sporadic
uncommon
scattered
unique
few and far between
intermittent
scarce
discontinuous
irregular
fitful
spasmodic
erratic
spotty
choppy
unsteady

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

frequent
common
regular
ordinary
daily
routine

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of odd are eccentric, erratic, outlandish, peculiar, quaint, singular, strange, and unique. While all these words mean "departing from what is ordinary, usual, or to be expected," odd applies to a departure from the regular or expected.

an odd sense of humor

The words eccentric and odd can be used in similar contexts, but eccentric suggests a wide divergence from the usual or normal especially in behavior.

the eccentric eating habits of preschoolers

While the synonyms erratic and odd are close in meaning, erratic stresses a capricious and unpredictable wandering or deviating.

a friend's suddenly erratic behavior

In some situations, the words outlandish and odd are roughly equivalent. However, outlandish applies to what is uncouth, bizarre, or barbaric.

outlandish fashions of the time

While in some cases nearly identical to odd, peculiar implies a marked distinctiveness.

the peculiar status of America's first lady

Although the words quaint and odd have much in common, quaint suggests an old-fashioned but pleasant oddness.

a quaint fishing village

The meanings of singular and odd largely overlap; however, singular suggests individuality or puzzling strangeness.

a singular feeling of impending disaster

The words strange and odd are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, strange stresses unfamiliarity and may apply to the foreign, the unnatural, the unaccountable.

a journey filled with strange sights

The synonyms unique and odd are sometimes interchangeable, but unique implies singularity and the fact of being without a known parallel.

a career unique in the annals of science

单词	odd
释义	odd 1 of 3 adjective ˈäd 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 : being without a corresponding (see corresponding sense 1) mate an odd shoe b(1) : left over after others are paired or grouped came without his wife and thus turned out to be the odd guest at the party (2) : separated from a set or series had in his possession only two or three odd volumes of the original 12-volume set 4 a : being any of the integers (such as −3, −1, +1, and +3) that are not divisible by two without leaving a remainder b : marked by an odd number of units needed two odd-length boards, one of three feet and one of five feet c : being a function (see function entry 1 sense 5a) such that f (−x) = −f (x) where the sign is reversed but the absolute value remains the same if the sign of the independent variable is reversed 5 a : somewhat more than the indicated approximate quantity, extent, or degree —usually used in combination 300-odd pages b(1) : left over as a remainder had a few odd dollars left after paying his bills (2) : constituting a small amount had some odd change in her pocket 6 : having an out-of-the-way location : remote found it in some odd corner of the house oddness noun odd 2 of 3 interjection variant spelling of od archaic —used as a mild oath ODD 3 of 3 abbreviation oppositional defiant disorder Synonyms Adjective unmatched unpaired See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective She had an odd look on her face. People would call at odd hours during the night. She's got a really odd sense of humor. Some rather odd people used to live in this house. There was something odd about his story. It's odd that nobody told me about this before. That's odd. He was here a minute ago. That is one of the oddest creatures I have ever seen. She kept a stack of magazines that she would read at odd moments. During the summer, he would do odd jobs for his neighbors to earn extra money. See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective During an episode featuring the two men and their guest, DJ Nyla Symone, the conversation turned to Hill and London’s characters seeming like an odd couple in the Netflix film. —Lisa Respers France, CNN, 8 Feb. 2023 Some think the combination of hot dogs and chicken is odd, and others prefer their hot dogs on buns with mustard, ketchup, relish, or onions. —Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2023 In one way, though, the corporate incentives are quite odd. —Peter Vanham, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2023 The two stars will assume the roles originally played by Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes, portraying an odd couple of basketball players who hustle unsuspecting pickup game players for money. —Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 Feb. 2023 However, putting up letters (in the form of those letter sculptures or signs) everywhere in your home can be a little odd. —Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 14 Dec. 2022 This is probably going to be odd to some people but totally obvious to others: Lionel Richie. —WSJ, 22 Nov. 2022 Jonathan Tolins’ one-man comedy is about a struggling actor who takes an odd job in the basement of the home of his idol, Barbra Streisand. —Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 6 Oct. 2022 Memory foam seems like an odd choice for a cooling mattress topper. —Mike Richard, Men's Health, 19 Jan. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English odde, from Old Norse oddi point of land, triangle, odd number; akin to Old English ord point of a weapon First Known Use Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3a Phrases Containing odd odd couple odd fish odd duck odd lot odd/queer fish odd trick odd-pinnate odd man out odd number the odd man/one out odd permutation See More odd couple odd fish odd duck odd lot odd/queer fish odd trick odd-pinnate odd man out odd number the odd man/one out odd permutation See More Kids Definition odd adjective ˈäd 1 : being only one of a pair or set an odd shoe 2 : somewhat more than the number mentioned 50-odd years ago 3 a : being any number that cannot be divided evenly by 2 1, 3, 5, and 7 are odd numbers b : marked by an odd number an odd year 4 : additional to or apart from what is usual, expected, or planned on odd jobs 5 : not usual or traditional : strange what an odd thing to do oddness noun Medical Definition ODD abbreviation oppositional defiant disorder odd adjective 1 as in only being one of a pair or set without a corresponding mate somehow, there's always at least one odd sock that comes out of the dryer Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance only lone single solitary unpaired singular alone unmatched sole Antonyms & Near Antonyms matched paired 2 as in strange different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion odd behavior that prompted one of the waiting passengers to alert airport security Synonyms & Similar Words strange bizarre weird funny peculiar curious erratic unusual remarkable crazy eccentric abnormal unique quirky wacky outré offbeat outlandish screwy weirdo bizarro funky quaint kooky wild kinky whacky unconventional outrageous uncommon extraordinary off-the-wall queer fantastic off-kilter rare fantastical cranky kookie outstanding queerish far-out way-out noticeable rum freaky freakish freak striking out-of-the-way notable shocking prominent atypical conspicuous puzzling flaky aberrant spaced-out baffling singular phenomenal perplexing idiosyncratic bewildering unwonted salient phantasmagoric uncustomary unorthodox atrocious mystifying confounding phantasmagorical nonconformist crotchety nonmainstream out-there addlepated Antonyms & Near Antonyms normal typical ordinary usual unremarkable commonplace average standard prosaic everyday routine familiar unexceptional garden conventional conservative predictable common run-of-the-mill frequent workaday regular conformist customary expected habitual knee-jerk wonted See More 3 as in unusual being out of the ordinary the only odd grade for the exam was the one perfect score Synonyms & Similar Words unusual extraordinary unique exceptional rare abnormal uncommon remarkable outstanding singular anomalous incredible atypical peculiar exceeding noticeable freak aberrant striking phenomenal unwonted strange bizarre notable especial prominent uncustomary conspicuous eccentric weird aberrated salient preternatural extraordinaire oddball outlandish freakish deviant incomprehensible quaint inconceivable unthinkable unimaginable monstrous Antonyms & Near Antonyms common normal typical ordinary usual unextraordinary familiar customary unexceptional frequent everyday See More 4 as in weird noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced the odd occurrences in the area attracted the attention of people interested in psychic phenomena Synonyms & Similar Words unusual strange weird uncommon funny rare peculiar curious extraordinary bizarre unique offbeat oddball special singular eccentric abnormal remarkable uncustomary unaccustomed outlandish out-of-the-way noticeable noteworthy outré atypical queer exceptional kooky notable particular irregular aberrant kookie newsworthy far-out way-out Antonyms & Near Antonyms common ordinary usual plain normal familiar typical unexceptional regular predictable expected See More 5 as in occasional not often occurring or repeated with the exception of the odd sick day, he never takes time off from work Synonyms & Similar Words occasional unusual rare infrequent isolated sporadic uncommon scattered unique few and far between intermittent scarce discontinuous irregular fitful spasmodic erratic spotty choppy unsteady Antonyms & Near Antonyms frequent common regular ordinary daily routine Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of odd are eccentric, erratic, outlandish, peculiar, quaint, singular, strange, and unique. While all these words mean "departing from what is ordinary, usual, or to be expected," odd applies to a departure from the regular or expected. an odd sense of humor The words eccentric and odd can be used in similar contexts, but eccentric suggests a wide divergence from the usual or normal especially in behavior. the eccentric eating habits of preschoolers While the synonyms erratic and odd are close in meaning, erratic stresses a capricious and unpredictable wandering or deviating. a friend's suddenly erratic behavior In some situations, the words outlandish and odd are roughly equivalent. However, outlandish applies to what is uncouth, bizarre, or barbaric. outlandish fashions of the time While in some cases nearly identical to odd, peculiar implies a marked distinctiveness. the peculiar status of America's first lady Although the words quaint and odd have much in common, quaint suggests an old-fashioned but pleasant oddness. a quaint fishing village The meanings of singular and odd largely overlap; however, singular suggests individuality or puzzling strangeness. a singular feeling of impending disaster The words strange and odd are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, strange stresses unfamiliarity and may apply to the foreign, the unnatural, the unaccountable. a journey filled with strange sights The synonyms unique and odd are sometimes interchangeable, but unique implies singularity and the fact of being without a known parallel. a career unique in the annals of science Phrases Containing odd odd duck odd duck
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