Definitions

odds-on

[odz-on, -awn] / ˈɒdzˈɒn, -ˈɔn /

ADJECTIVE

irrefutable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

indisputable ironclad unassailable undeniable

WEAK

accurate apodictic can bet on it certain double-checked evident final inarguable incontestable incontrovertible indubitable invincible irrebuttable irrefragable irresistible nof ifs ands or buts obvious positive proven set sure unanswerable unimpeachable unquestionable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disputable indefinite

WEAK

doubtful dubious questionable refutable uncertain

ADJECTIVE

likely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptable expected fair feasible inclined possible prone reasonable

WEAK

achievable anticipated assuring attainable believeable conceivable conjecturable credible destined disposed favorite given to imaginable in favor of in the cards in the habit of inferable liable on the verge of ostensible plausible practicable predisposed presumable promising rational seeming subject to supposable tending thinkable true up-and-coming verisimilar workable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

impossible unlikely unreasonable

WEAK

implausible inapt unforeseeable

ADJECTIVE

probable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apparent credible feasible plausible possible presumed reasonable

STRONG

mortal rational

WEAK

believable earthly illusory in the cards most likely ostensible presumable seeming

Antonyms

STRONGEST

implausible impossible improbable inconceivable unbelievable unlikely unreasonable

NOUN

bet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

betting chance long shot odds pledge risk speculation stake venture wager

STRONG

action ante hazard lot lottery parlay play plunge pot raffle shot sweepstakes uncertainty

WEAK

down on random shot shot in the dark

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certainty

NOUN

wager

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bet

STRONG

action ante challenge chunk flyer gamble handle hazard hedge hunch parlay play pledge plunge pot risk stake toss-up venture

WEAK

fifty-fifty fighting chance long shot outside chance

Antonyms

STRONG

certainty proof protection reality safeguard safety surety

Example Sentences

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Site manager Josh Smalls followed the anonymous tipster's advice and put £20 on a horse named Christmas Day, which romped home to victory at 7-1 odds on Saturday.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Raman and the group are at odds on several issues, especially on housing policy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Real-time odds on screen showed viewers that underdogs including Dwayne Johnson and Adam Sandler had a roughly zero percent chance of being named winners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

The odds on Monday still favored the next rate cut in July, according to the CME FedWatch tool, but investors showed more doubt after the attack on Iran.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

“Will you look at that! Our youngest champion is quickest to get his egg! Well, this is going to shorten the odds on Mr. Potter!”

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

odds-on

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