CEFR A2

avoid

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: shun, evade, sidestep, elude

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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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