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1. | [ adjective ] not divisible by two | |
Related terms: | even | |
2. | [ adjective ] not easily explained | |
Examples: | "it is odd that his name is never mentioned" |
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Related terms: | unusual | |
3. | [ adjective ] (in combination) an indefinite quantity more than that specified | |
Examples: | "invited 30-odd guests" |
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Related terms: | combining_form inexact | |
4. | [ adjective ] beyond or deviating from the usual or expected | |
Synonyms: | curious funny peculiar queer singular rummy rum | |
Examples: | "a curious hybrid accent" "her speech has a funny twang" "had an odd name" "the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves" "something definitely queer about this town" "what a rum fellow" "singular behavior" |
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Related terms: | strange | |
5. | [ adjective ] of the remaining member of a pair, of socks e.g. | |
Synonyms: | unpaired unmated unmatched | |
Related terms: | mismatched | |
6. | [ adjective ] not used up | |
Synonyms: | left left_over remaining unexpended leftover | |
Examples: | "leftover meatloaf" "she had a little money left over so she went to a movie" "some odd dollars left" "saved the remaining sandwiches for supper" "unexpended provisions" |
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Related terms: | unexhausted | |
Similar spelling: |
Oddo OD ode Oda Odea |