verbπShareTo try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun"Since their argument, Sarah has been avoiding Mark in the hallway at school. "attitudeactionhumanmindcommunicationpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo keep away from; to keep clear of; to stay away from"I try to avoid the company of gamblers."actionattitudewayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo try not to do something or to have something happen"Example Sentence: "She is avoiding eating too much sugar to stay healthy." "actionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make empty; to clear."The students were avoiding the classroom of all furniture after the renovation. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make void, to annul; to refute (especially a contract)."The lawyer argued that the company was avoiding the contract because they hadn't met their sales targets. "lawbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo defeat or evade; to invalidate."The clever student was accused of avoiding the rule by finding a loophole, but the teacher still penalized them. "lawbusinesspoliticsfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo emit or throw out; to void."The malfunctioning machine was avoiding sparks every few seconds. "physiologymedicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo leave, evacuate; to leave as empty, to withdraw or come away from."Avoiding the crowded hallways after school helps me get home faster. "actionplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo get rid of."She was avoiding eye contact after spilling juice on the carpet. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo retire; to withdraw, depart, go away."The hikers, avoiding the dangerous storm, turned back towards the trailhead. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become void or vacant."The store manager is avoiding the difficult task of firing employees. "nothingactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAvoidance."Avoiding the crowded bus during rush hour is a good way to make your commute less stressful. "attitudeactiontendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading