English adjective: odd | |||
1. | odd not divisible by two | ||
Synonyms | uneven | ||
Antonyms | even | ||
2. | odd not easily explained | ||
Samples | It is odd that his name is never mentioned. | ||
Similar | unusual | ||
Antonyms | usual | ||
3. | odd an indefinite quantity more than that specified | ||
Samples | Invited 30-odd guests. | ||
Similar | inexact | ||
Domain usage | combining form | ||
Antonyms | exact | ||
4. | odd beyond or deviating from the usual or expected | ||
Samples | 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. | ||
Synonyms | curious, funny, peculiar, queer, rum, rummy, singular | ||
Similar | strange, unusual | ||
Antonyms | familiar | ||
5. | odd of the remaining member of a pair, of socks e.g. | ||
Synonyms | unmatched, unmated, unpaired | ||
Similar | mismatched | ||
Antonyms | matched | ||
6. | odd not used up | ||
Samples | 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. | ||
Synonyms | left, left over, leftover, remaining, unexpended | ||
Similar | unexhausted | ||
Antonyms | spent, exhausted | ||