Pronunciation

/əˈvɔɪd/

Definitions

Noun

• An act of deliberately avoiding or keeping away from something or someone.
• A state of being free from something; immunity.
• A method or technique to evade or prevent.

Verb

• To refrain from coming into contact with or encountering (someone or something).
• To move or direct one’s actions so as to miss or elude.
• To manage to escape or stay away from a particular situation.

Phrases

• “Avoid a trap” means to stay clear of a dangerous or misleading situation.
• “Try to avoid” suggests making an effort to not do or experience something.
• “Avoidance behavior” refers to actions taken to stay away from a feared situation.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “His strategy was to avoid confrontation at all costs.”
• Verb: “She tries to avoid public speaking to reduce her anxiety.”
• Adverb: “He skillfully avoided the rain by seeking shelter.”

Synonyms

• Evade
• Steer clear of
• Elude
• Escape
• Bypass
• Neglect
• Refrain

Antonyms

• Approach
• Seek
• Encounter
• Face
• Engage
• Confront

Usage

• Avoiding the crowd (Noun)
• I’ll try to avoid the issue for now. (Verb)
• He expertly avoided detection. (Verb)