CEFR A2 · Verbs

avoid

/əˈvɔɪd/ 📚 Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

To stay away from someone or something, or to prevent something from happening.

Synonyms

evade shun dodge prevent

Antonyms

seek face confront meet

Translations

avoid in your language

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عربي

الابتعاد عن شخص أو شيء، أو منع حدوث شيء.

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اردو

کسی شخص یا چیز سے دور رہنا یا کسی چیز کو ہونے سے روکنا۔

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हिंदी

किसी व्यक्ति या चीज़ से दूर रहना या किसी चीज़ को होने से रोकना।

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中文

避免，避开。

Easy Explanation

It means to keep away from something. You don't want to meet it or do it. You try not to let it happen.

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Memory TipRemember 'avoid' sounds a bit like 'a void', meaning an empty space you want to keep.

Contextual Examples

You should try to avoid (stay away from) foods that are high in sugar.

To avoid (prevent) traffic, we left for the airport early in the morning.

I always avoid (stay away from) talking about politics at family gatherings.

Pronunciation & Context