odds

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

Examples

• I looked at the odds given by all bookmakers.
• I'd say the odds are strongly in favor of the sun rising tomorrow morning.
• She beat me with knight odds but lost with rook odds.
• The grandmaster gave his opponents significant time odds, of one minute versus ten minutes.

Synonyms

betting odds

Related Words

even money, evens