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Definitions

odds-on

[odz-on, -awn] / ˈɒdzˈɒn, -ˈɔn /

ADJECTIVE

irrefutable

Synonyms

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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

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disputable indefinite

WEAK

doubtful dubious questionable refutable uncertain

ADJECTIVE

likely

Synonyms

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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

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impossible unlikely unreasonable

WEAK

implausible inapt unforeseeable

ADJECTIVE

probable

Synonyms

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apparent credible feasible plausible possible presumed reasonable

STRONG

mortal rational

WEAK

believable earthly illusory in the cards most likely ostensible presumable seeming

Antonyms

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implausible impossible improbable inconceivable unbelievable unlikely unreasonable

NOUN

bet

Synonyms

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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

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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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Now, a little more than two years into the job, May has the Wolverines in the national championship as the odds-on favorites to cut down the nets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Jessie Buckley, who plays the grief-stricken Agnes, is odds-on favourite for best leading actress after winning the best drama actress honours at the Golden Globes.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

They figure to have several players who will get MVP votes at the end of the season, including the odds-on favorite for the award in Ohtani.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2025

Though there’s no direct line between Hemingway and Luk Yu, it was the popular spot for an entourage such as this, so it’s the odds-on favorite.

From Salon • Jul. 12, 2025

"With man an odds-on favourite in the betting."

From Nobody by Jacobs, W. L.

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