avoid (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /əˈvɔɪd/
Definition
To keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.
Examples
Try to avoid the busy streets during rush hour.
He tried to avoid answering the question directly.
She managed to avoid a serious accident.
How to Use avoid
- avoid doing something (prepositional phrase)
- To stop oneself from doing a particular action. — "You should avoid eating too much sugar."
- avoid something (prepositional phrase)
- To stay away from a particular thing or place. — "We need to avoid traffic jams."
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