What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dodged
Example
The player dodged the ball and scored a goal. [dodged: verb]
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He dodged the question and changed the subject. [dodged: past tense]
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The thief dodged the police and escaped through the back alley. [dodged: past participle]
evade
Example
The driver managed to evade the oncoming car and avoided a collision. [evade: verb]
Example
He tried to evade his taxes by hiding his income. [evade: verb]
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She evaded the question and changed the subject. [evaded: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Evade is more commonly used than dodge in everyday language, especially in non-physical contexts such as politics or legal matters. Dodge is more commonly used in sports or physical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between dodged and evade?
Evade is generally considered more formal than dodge, which has a more casual and informal tone.
