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odd
Adjective
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If something is odd, it is not normal and usually you don't like it or don't understand it.
The neighbours thought him very odd, because he would leave his doors open all night.
She liked him, but there was something odd about the way he spoke.
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The odd time, drink, problem, etc. is one that happens sometimes, but not often.
I don't really drink--just the odd beer at the weekend.
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An odd sock, boot, etc. is one without its pair.
The clown was wearing odd socks.
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An odd number is one that does not divide evenly by 2 (e.g., 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, etc.)
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A count of (number)-odd is just a little more than the number.
I've got fifty-odd students in the class.
amount
Noun
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A total of things; a measure of how much.
Pour a small amount of water into the dish.
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The full effect or value.
amount
Verb
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To add.
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To develop into; to become.
What will your life amount to? Will you become successful?