by all odds

phrase

Synonyms of by all odds next

next

: in every way : without question

by all odds the best book of the year

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of by all odds was in 1832

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by all means

by all odds

by a long shot

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“By all odds.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20all%20odds. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Definition revised

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