odd
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ɒd/
KK: /ɑd/
adjective
Definition
Strange or unusual; not normal or expected. It can also refer to a number that is not even, or something that is left over or extra.
Example
She wore an odd hat that caught everyone's attention.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: odder
Superlative: oddest
Conversation
Have you ever met someone with an odd name?
Yeah, I once met a guy named 'Banana.' It was pretty funny!
That is odd indeed, I wonder what his parents were thinking.
Maybe they just wanted something unique for their child!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
strange
peculiar
unusual
Antonyms
normal
common
usual
noun
Definition
A strange or unusual thing or person.
Example
He always wore odd socks, one red and one blue.
Conversation
Did you see that odd cloud shape in the sky earlier?
Yeah, it looked like a giant dinosaur!
I know, right? It was such an odd sight.
Root Explanation
The word 'odd' originates from Old English 'odde', meaning 'uneven' or 'strange'.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is 'uneven' or 'strange' to remember that 'odd' refers to something unusual or not normal.
Visually Confused Words
todd
rodd
dodd
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