Ten to one

adverb

Very likely; almost certain.

It's ten to one that he will get the job
Visual representation of "ten to one" - Very likely; almost certain

Often appears as...

  • ten to one
  • he's already left; ten to one

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Indicating the odds in betting.

Ten to one says he won't last past the first round
Visual representation of "ten to one" - Indicating the odds in betting

Often appears as...

  • he bet ten to one on that horse; ten to one
  • she won't do it; ten to one
adverb

Used to show the time, ten minutes before any hour.

It's ten to one in the afternoon
Visual representation of "ten to one" - Used to show the time, ten minutes before any hour

Often appears as...

  • it's almost ten to one; ten to one
  • time for lunch; ten to one
adverb

Very likely; almost certain.

It's ten to one that he will get the job
Visual representation of "ten to one" - Very likely; almost certain

Often appears as...

  • ten to one
  • he's already left; ten to one

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Indicating the odds in betting.

Ten to one says he won't last past the first round
Visual representation of "ten to one" - Indicating the odds in betting

Often appears as...

  • he bet ten to one on that horse; ten to one
  • she won't do it; ten to one
adverb

Used to show the time, ten minutes before any hour.

It's ten to one in the afternoon
Visual representation of "ten to one" - Used to show the time, ten minutes before any hour

Often appears as...

  • it's almost ten to one; ten to one
  • time for lunch; ten to one
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "ten to one"
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Expectation Strength

Highlights a strong expectation; something is very likely to occur.

Illustration for Expectation Strength
Ten to one, they'll announce their engagement soon.
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Informal Prediction

Used in casual, informal conversations to predict outcomes.

Illustration for Informal Prediction
Ten to one, it'll rain during our picnic tomorrow.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Literal Odds

It's not meant to provide actual betting odds—it's just an expression.

Illustration for Not Literal Odds
Ten to one, the favorite team will win the match.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expectation Strength

Highlights a strong expectation; something is very likely to occur.

Illustration for Expectation Strength
Ten to one, they'll announce their engagement soon.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Prediction

Used in casual, informal conversations to predict outcomes.

Illustration for Informal Prediction
Ten to one, it'll rain during our picnic tomorrow.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Literal Odds

It's not meant to provide actual betting odds—it's just an expression.

Illustration for Not Literal Odds
Ten to one, the favorite team will win the match.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expectation Strength

Highlights a strong expectation; something is very likely to occur.

Illustration for Expectation Strength
Ten to one, they'll announce their engagement soon.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Prediction

Used in casual, informal conversations to predict outcomes.

Illustration for Informal Prediction
Ten to one, it'll rain during our picnic tomorrow.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Literal Odds

It's not meant to provide actual betting odds—it's just an expression.

Illustration for Not Literal Odds
Ten to one, the favorite team will win the match.
Visual representation of the word "Ten to one"

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