Definitions

odds-on

[odz-on, -awn] / ˈɒdzˈɒn, -ˈɔn /

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irrefutable adj.
likely adj.
probable adj.
bet n.
wager n.

ADJECTIVE

irrefutable

Synonyms

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indisputable ironclad unassailable undeniable

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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

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doubtful dubious questionable refutable uncertain

ADJECTIVE

likely

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acceptable expected fair feasible inclined possible prone reasonable

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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

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impossible unlikely unreasonable

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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

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

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odds-on

Reds infielder Sal Stewart, the odds-on favorite to win the NL rookie of the year award, led MLB with 51 challenges and was successful 28 times.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

Majborough was the odds-on favourite to claim victory in the big race of the day but a poor jumping display made it an impossible victory.

From BBC ● Mar. 11, 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

It’s no surprise that Shiffrin and Johnson are the odds-on favorites to win gold.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 9, 2026

Cushing & Orth’s pair was odds-on favorites and the bulk of the big speculators’ money went on the entry.

From History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921 by John Lawrence O'Connor

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