English Dictionary
Definition odd in British English
odd
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
1
unusual or unexpected in a way that attracts your interest or attention
Example
His paintings are a rather odd mixture of German and British influences.
Example
an odd-sounding name
2
not happening frequently or regularly
Example
I enjoy the odd beer now and again (=I like to have a beer sometimes) .
Synonyms and related words
Synonyms and related words
Synonyms and related words
Example
He must be sixty odd (=about 60 years old).

Related Words
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