1. the chances or likelihood that something will happen
Usage: usually plural
2. the ratio between the amounts staked by the parties to a bet, based on the expected probability either way
Usage: gambling; usually plural
3. an advantage or disadvantage; a difference in strength or favor
Usage: usually plural

Examples

• The odds of winning the lottery are extremely low.
• What are the odds that it will rain tomorrow?
• The betting odds favor the home team.
• She beat the odds and recovered from her illness.
• The odds are against us, but we’ll keep trying.
• Against all odds, they managed to escape.
• The odds were 3 to 1 in favor of the champion.