Simple meaning
What does Avoid mean?
Avoid means stay away from or prevent.
Dictionary definition
To stay away from something or prevent it from happening.
Example sentences
Avoid in a sentence
easy
Avoid running in wet hallways.
medium
She avoided mistakes by checking her work.
hard
Teams avoid conflict when they listen and speak respectfully.
Synonyms
Words like Avoid
preventUse when stopping something from happening.
evadeUse when deliberately staying away from something.
Antonyms
Opposite words
faceUse when dealing with something directly.
approachUse when moving toward rather than avoiding.
Word family
Avoid word family
Base word
avoid
noun
avoidance
The act of staying away from something.
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Practice 1
What does avoid mean?
Avoid means taking action to prevent a problem or keep distance.
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