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Odd for Dummies

adjective

pronunciation: ɑd

What does Odd really mean?

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Odd is a word that we use to describe something or someone that stands out, that is different from what is considered normal or expected. It's like when you see a group of red apples, and then you notice that there is one green apple among them. That green apple is odd because it doesn't match the rest. So, odd means something that is not typical or usual.

But, there's another meaning of odd that we can explore. Sometimes when we use the word odd, we are talking about numbers. Have you heard the terms "even" and "odd" when we talk about numbers? Even numbers are like when you have two cookies and you can equally divide them into two parts, each person getting one cookie. But what about numbers like 3 or 7? You can't divide those equally between two people. These numbers are called odd numbers because they can't be split into two equal parts. So, in this case, odd means numbers that cannot be divided evenly into two groups.

I hope that these explanations gave you a good understanding of the word odd. Just remember, it can be used to describe something or someone that is different or not like the others, and it can also be used to talk about numbers that can't be divided evenly. So, the next time you see something or hear a number that doesn't quite fit with the rest, you can say it's odd!

Revised and Fact checked by Emily Davis on 2023-10-29 14:05:52

Odd In a sentece

Learn how to use Odd inside a sentece

  • In a pack of 6 crayons, if 5 crayons are blue and only 1 crayon is red, we can say that the number of red crayons is odd.
  • If you have a bag of marbles and all of them are round except for one that has a square shape, the square-shaped marble is considered odd.
  • Let's say you have 8 pairs of socks in your drawer, but one of the socks does not have a match. That sock without a pair is an odd one.
  • If you have a deck of playing cards and you shuffle them well, and then you draw a card and it turns out to be the only one with a picture of a clown, that card is the odd card out.
  • Imagine you are playing a game where you have to find shapes hidden under cups. If all the cups have circles except for one with a triangle, that triangle cup is the odd one out.

Odd Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

Odd Antonyms

Words that have the opposite context of the original word.

Odd Similar Words

Words that similar to the original word, but are not synonyms.

Odd Usage Of

Words that the original word is a domain usage of.