odd
/ɒd/US /ɑd/odd
ADJECTIVEDefinition of odd
If something is odd, it is not normal and usually you don't like it or don't understand it.
Example: The neighbours thought him very odd, because he would leave his doors open all night.
The odd time, drink, problem, etc. is one that happens sometimes, but not often.
Example: I don't really drink – just the odd beer at the weekend.
An odd sock, boot, etc. is one without its pair.
Example: The clown was wearing odd socks.
An odd number is one that does not divide evenly by 2 (e.g., 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, etc.)
Example: Fifty-one is an odd number.
A count of (number)-odd is just a little more than the number.
Example: I've got fifty-odd students in the class.
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EXAMPLESExamples of odd
The neighbours thought him very odd, because he would leave his doors open all night.
Example sentenceShe liked him, but there was something odd about the way he spoke.
Example sentenceI don't really drink – just the odd beer at the weekend.
Example sentenceThe clown was wearing odd socks.
Example sentenceFifty-one is an odd number.
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