avoided

[uh-void-id]

avoided Definition

• 1. to keep away from; keep clear of; shun
• 2. to prevent from happening
• 3. to refrain from doing

Using avoided: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "avoided" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She avoided eye contact with him.

• Example

  He avoided answering the question directly.

• Example

  They avoided a major accident by taking a different route.

• Example

  I try to avoid eating too much sugar.

avoided Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for avoided

• evade
• elude
• dodge
• escape
• shirk

Antonyms for avoided

• confront
• face
• meet

Phrases with avoided

• avoid the issue

  to refuse to discuss or confront a particular topic or problem

  Example

  He kept avoiding the issue and changing the subject whenever I brought it up.

• avoid like the plague

  to stay far away from someone or something, usually because it is unpleasant or dangerous

  Example

  I always avoid that part of town at night. It's best to avoid him like the plague.

• avoid responsibility

  to refuse to take responsibility for something

  Example

  He always tries to avoid responsibility for his mistakes.

Origins of avoided

from Old French 'esvuidier', meaning 'to empty out'

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Summary: avoided in Brief

'Avoided' [uh-void-id] means to keep away from, prevent from happening, or refrain from doing something. It can be used in various contexts, such as avoiding eye contact, avoiding a major accident, or avoiding eating too much sugar. Phrases like 'avoid the issue' and 'avoid like the plague' use 'avoid' to denote refusing to confront or staying far away from something. 'Avoided' is a verb and its antonyms include 'confront,' 'face,' and 'meet.'