avoid
avoid
Meaning of avoid
keep away from
etwas absichtlich nicht tun oder sich von etwas fernhalten
Pronunciation
avoid with German translation
avoid usage examples
We avoid unnecessary stress.
Wir vermeiden unnötigen Stress.
He avoids every argument.
Er vermeidet jeden Streit.
avoid synonyms
What's the difference between avoid, stay away from, steer clear of, refrain from, dodge, evade, sidestep, and shun
keep away; simpler
ENStay away from that part of town at night.
keep well away; informal
ENShe steers clear of office gossip.
not do something; formal
ENPlease refrain from smoking in this area.
avoid quickly or cleverly; informal
ENHe dodged the question at the interview.
avoid by trickery, e.g. taxes or questions
ENHe tried to evade paying taxes.
Advanced: broader words
avoid dealing with an issue
ENThe politician sidestepped the controversial topic.
deliberately avoid; literary
ENAfter the scandal, colleagues shunned him.
ENThey managed to escape the burning building.
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avoid meaning: what does it mean?
keep away from
avoid pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
avoid is pronounced as /əˈvɔɪd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
avoid definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Wir vermeiden unnötigen Stress. Translation: We avoid unnecessary stress.
Is avoid part of Style and Taste vocabulary?
Yes, avoid can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is avoid part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, avoid can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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