English / word
avoid
verb A2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to stay away from something or prevent it from happening
To keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.; To keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.
In context
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Leave early to avoid traffic in the city center.
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Synonyms
prevent,escape,dodge
Antonyms
face,confront,seek
Collocations
avoid conflict,avoid risk,avoid mistakes
Verb forms
Past: avoided · Past participle: avoided · -ing: avoiding