oddly
gb/ˈɑdli/ us/ˈɑdli/
B2
Angličtina
~ 9700
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adverb
B2
property
1
in a strange or unusual way
In a way that is not normal or is surprising and strange.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] behaves/acts oddly
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "oddly" with "rarely" because "odd" can also mean a small number left over (e.g. "odd jobs", "odd numbers"). "Oddly" almost always means "in a strange way", not "not often". Another mistake is using the adjective form instead of the adverb, e.g. saying "He behaves odd" instead of "He behaves oddly".
Synonyma
strangely (Very close in meaning; slightly more common and neutral.)
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weirdly (More informal and can sound stronger or more playful than "oddly".)
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peculiarly (Slightly more formal or literary; can sound old-fashioned in some contexts.)
Antonyma
normally (Says that something happens in a usual or expected way, not strange.)
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typically (Emphasizes that something fits what is usual or standard, not unusual.)
Kolokace
behave oddly
|act oddly
|oddly quiet
|oddly shaped
|oddly similar
|oddly satisfying
Témata
description
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- He smiled oddly and then walked away without saying a word.
- The room was oddly quiet after such a loud argument.
- Her clothes were oddly matched, with bright socks and a formal jacket.
- The machine has been working oddly since the power cut.
- The house is oddly shaped, with one tiny round window near the roof.
Učební příklady
- The child looked at me oddly.
- The street was oddly empty at noon.
- The car is making an oddly loud noise.
- She answered my question oddly and then changed the subject.
- This fruit tastes oddly sweet and sour at the same time.
adverb
C1
relation
2
used to say a fact is strange
Used at the start of a sentence to show that what you are going to say is strange or surprising.
Vzorec užití:
Oddly, [clause]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes put "oddly" in the middle of the clause in this meaning, where it sounds like the first sense (manner) instead of a comment on the whole sentence. For example, "He, oddly, refused the offer" is possible but less natural than "Oddly, he refused the offer". Also, many learners overuse "oddly enough" in formal writing; in very formal texts, "surprisingly" or "interestingly" may be more appropriate.
Synonyma
strangely (Very close in meaning when used before a clause; interchangeable in most contexts.)
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curiously (Similar "surprisingly" meaning, but can sound a bit more formal or literary.)
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surprisingly (Focuses more on being unexpected than on being strange; often slightly stronger.)
Antonyma
understandably (Shows that something makes sense and is not strange or surprising.)
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predictably (Says that something is exactly what we would expect, not odd.)
Kolokace
oddly, [clause]
|oddly enough, [clause]
|oddly, no one [verb]
|oddly, it seems that
Témata
communication
|opinions
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Oddly, no one noticed the fire alarm for several minutes.
- Oddly, the cheapest hotel had the best reviews.
- Oddly, he refused the promotion he had always wanted.
- Oddly, it was the shyest student who volunteered to speak first.
- Oddly, their worst performance came in the easiest match.
Učební příklady
- Oddly, the restaurant was empty on Saturday night.
- Oddly, she did not answer my message for a week.
- Oddly, the bus was exactly on time today.
- Oddly, he smiled when he heard the bad news.
- Oddly, they moved to a smaller house after getting better jobs.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
oddly
IPA
GB/ˈɑdli/
US/ˈɑdli/
Slabiky a přízvuk
oddly (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (oddly)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: oddly
- Plural: oddlies
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
oddly enough
1/ˈɑdli ɪnˈʌf/
fixed phrase
introducing a strange or unexpected fact
Used before a sentence to say that what you are going to say is strange or surprising.
Příklady
- Oddly enough, nobody complained about the delay.
- Oddly enough, the normally busy café was completely empty at lunchtime.
- Oddly enough, he enjoyed the boring lecture.
- Oddly enough, he enjoyed the exam and said it was fun.
- Oddly enough, their most popular product is also their most expensive one.