AVOID Definition & Meaning

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avoid

[ uh-void ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

to keep away from; keep clear of; shun:
to avoid a person;
to avoid taxes;
to avoid danger.
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to prevent from happening:
to avoid falling.
Law. to make void or of no effect; invalidate.
Obsolete. to empty; eject or expel.

avoid

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verb

to keep out of the way of
to refrain from doing
to prevent from happening
to avoid damage to machinery
law to make (a plea, contract, etc) void; invalidate; quash
obsolete.
to expel
obsolete.
to depart from

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Derived Forms

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of avoid¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English avoiden, from Anglo-French avoider, equivalent to a- ⁴( def ) + void ( def )

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of avoid¹

C14: from Anglo-French avoider, from Old French esvuidier, from vuidier to empty, void

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Synonym Study

Avoid, escape mean to come through a potentially harmful or unpleasant experience, without suffering serious consequences. To avoid is to succeed in keeping away from something dangerous or undesirable: to avoid meeting an enemy. Escape suggests encountering peril but coming through it safely: to escape drowning.

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Example Sentences

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There had been speculation that Vardanyan had moved there to avoid international sanctions imposed on Russia's billionaires with links to the Kremlin.

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It’s best to avoid brands that use refined oils and, instead, opt for ones that incorporate olive oil or extra virgin olive oil.

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The target for the season was to avoid relegation and build the team's value, something they have done with the emergence of Tyler Dibling - even if their reported £100m valuation is unlikely to be achieved.

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"The prisoner says that even when it is his turn to shower he tries to avoid it because the water… causes itching and inflammation."

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People have been advised to avoid heat exposure, wear lightweight and breathable cotton clothing and cover their heads with a cloth or umbrella outdoors.

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