odd
1. not divisible by two (Freq. 7)
• Syn:
uneven
• Ant:
even
• Derivationally related forms:
oddness
2. not easily explained (Freq. 6)
- it is odd that his name is never mentioned
• Similar to:
unusual
• Derivationally related forms:
oddness
3. an indefinite quantity more than that specified (Freq. 3)
- invited 30-odd guests
• Similar to:
inexact
• Usage Domain:
combining form
4. beyond or deviating from the usual or expected (Freq. 1)
- a curious hybrid accent
- her speech has a funny twang
- they have some funny ideas about war
- had an odd name
- the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves
- something definitely queer about this town
- what a rum fellow
- singular behavior
• Syn:
curious, funny, peculiar, queer, rum,
rummy, singular
• Similar to:
strange, unusual
• Derivationally related forms:
singularity (for: singular), queerness (for: queer), peculiarity (for: peculiar), oddity, curiousness (for: curious), curiosity (for: curious)
5. of the remaining member of a pair, of socks e.g.
• Syn:
unmatched, unmated, unpaired
• Similar to:
mismatched
6. not used up
- 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
• Syn:
leftover, left over, left, remaining, unexpended
• Similar to:
unexhausted
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