Definitions
- Describing a deliberate decision to avoid or abstain from something. - Referring to a conscious choice to reject or steer clear of a particular action or behavior. - Talking about a purposeful avoidance of something due to personal beliefs or values.
- Referring to a conscious effort to stay away from something or someone. - Describing a deliberate attempt to prevent or evade a particular situation or outcome. - Talking about a purposeful avoidance of something due to fear, danger, or dislike.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve a conscious effort to stay away from something.
- 2Both can be used to describe a deliberate choice or decision.
- 3Both can be used in a variety of contexts.
- 4Both can be used to describe a negative action or behavior.
What is the difference?
- 1Intention: Eschewed implies a more deliberate and purposeful avoidance than avoid.
- 2Degree: Eschewed suggests a complete and total avoidance, while avoid can refer to partial or temporary avoidance.
- 3Connotation: Eschewed has a more formal and serious connotation than avoid.
- 4Usage: Eschewed is less commonly used than avoid in everyday language.
Remember this!
Eschewed and avoid are synonyms that both describe a conscious effort to stay away from something. However, eschewed implies a more deliberate and purposeful avoidance, often due to personal beliefs or values. On the other hand, avoid can refer to partial or temporary avoidance and has a less formal connotation.
