Synonyms for odds
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The ratio of the probability of an event happening to that of it not happening.
I'd say the odds are strongly in favor of the sun rising tomorrow morning.
Related words
Example sentences
- likelihood In all likelihood, we shall be away for a few days.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| odds | rising | |
| likelihood | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- chance1
- 9 letters
- disparity4
- 10 letters
- likelihood3, inequality5
- 11 letters
- superiority6
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (disparity4 = 4 syllables).