verbπShareTo try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun"My sister avoids her difficult neighbor because they argue constantly. "attitudeactionpersoncommunicationcharactersocietyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo keep away from; to keep clear of; to stay away from"I try to avoid the company of gamblers."actiontendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo try not to do something or to have something happen"She avoids walking home alone at night because she feels safer with friends. "actionattitudetendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make empty; to clear."The janitor avoids the trash cans every morning before classes begin, ensuring the hallways are clean. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make void, to annul; to refute (especially a contract)."The lawyer argued that hidden clauses in the fine print effectively avoids the original agreement between the two companies. "lawbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo defeat or evade; to invalidate."The lawyer presented evidence that avoids the contract's original terms. "actionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo emit or throw out; to void."The old well avoids a constant stream of water, keeping the surrounding area wet. "functionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo leave, evacuate; to leave as empty, to withdraw or come away from."She avoids the busy streets after work to have a more peaceful walk home. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo get rid of."He avoids cleaning his room by always going outside to play. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo retire; to withdraw, depart, go away."The shy student always avoids the noisy cafeteria during lunch. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become void or vacant."The stadium avoids its usual boisterousness when the home team loses. "nothingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading