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odds in Italian

odds in Italian is possibilità, probabilità — odds means the likelihood of something happening, especially as expressed in betting.

odds in Italian

possibilità
noun
the ratio of the probabilities of an event happening to that of it not happening
probabilità
noun
the ratio of winnings to stake in betting situations

What does "odds" mean?

  1. noun The likelihood of something happening, especially as expressed in betting.
    "Given the heavy snow, the odds of the match going ahead looked poor."
  2. noun A handicap given to a weaker player or side to even out a contest.
    "The champion offered his novice opponent odds of a queen to even things up."
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odds in a sentence

  • Given the heavy snow, the odds of the match going ahead looked poor.
  • The odds of winning the lottery are extremely slim.
  • The champion offered his novice opponent odds of a queen to even things up.
  • In the village tournament, the stronger players gave odds so everyone had a fair chance.

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What is "odds" in Italian?
"odds" in Italian is possibilità, probabilità. odds means: The likelihood of something happening, especially as expressed in betting.
How do you use "odds" in a sentence?
Example: "Given the heavy snow, the odds of the match going ahead looked poor." In Italian, "odds" is possibilità, probabilità.
Are there other ways to say "odds" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "odds": possibilità, probabilità.
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