avoid

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Learn the meaning of avoid with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

avoid

(verb)

Meaning

to keep away from or prevent

Example

"To achieve her goals, she tried to avoid distractions during her studies."

Synonyms

evadeshundodge

Antonyms

confrontface

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'vērāre', meaning to shun or keep away.
Related word forms
  • verb: avoided
  • noun: avoidance