odds

Meanings

Noun

• the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
• the ratio by which one better's wager is greater than that of another
  • "he offered odds of two to one"
• The ratio of the probability of an event happening to that of it not happening.
• The ratio of winnings to stake in betting situations.
• An advantage given to a weaker opponent in order to equalize the game when playing casually, usually by removing one of the stronger player's pieces or by giving the weaker player more time.
• plural of odd

Synonyms

betting odds

Related Words

even money, evens