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 | ||