Definitions and Examples of miss, skip, avoid
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To fail to attend or be present at an event, meeting, or appointment.
Example
I'm going to miss the party because I have to work late.
To intentionally not attend or participate in something.
Example
I'm going to skip the lecture and study on my own instead.
To stay away from someone or something; to prevent something from happening.
Example
I'm going to avoid the crowded area and take a different route home.
Key Differences: miss vs skip vs avoid
- 1Miss implies that someone was expected to attend but failed to do so.
- 2Skip implies a deliberate choice not to attend or participate.
- 3Avoid implies staying away from something or someone to prevent negative consequences.
Effective Usage of miss, skip, avoid
- 1Planning: Use these antonyms when making plans to indicate whether you will attend or not.
- 2Scheduling: Use these antonyms when scheduling appointments or meetings to indicate availability.
- 3Explaining: Use these antonyms to explain why you were not present at a particular event or meeting.
Remember this!
The antonyms of attends are miss, skip, and avoid. Miss implies a failure to attend, skip implies a deliberate choice not to attend, and avoid implies staying away to prevent negative consequences. Use these words when planning, scheduling, or explaining your absence.