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dodge

[dɒdʒ]

dodge Definition

  • 1to move quickly and suddenly to one side in order to avoid somebody/something
  • 2to avoid doing something, especially in a dishonest way

Using dodge: Examples

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

  • Example

    He dodged the punch easily.

  • Example

    She dodged the question by changing the subject.

  • Example

    The company has been accused of dodging taxes.

  • Example

    He tried to dodge his responsibilities.

dodge Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for dodge

Phrases with dodge

  • to narrowly avoid a serious problem or disaster

    Example

    I'm glad I sold my shares when I did—I really dodged a bullet there.

  • to avoid talking about something directly

    Example

    The politician kept dodging the issue and wouldn't give a straight answer.

  • to avoid getting caught by the police or other authorities

    Example

    He's been dodging the law for years, but eventually he'll get caught.

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Summary: dodge in Brief

The verb 'dodge' [dɒdʒ] means to move quickly and suddenly to one side to avoid something or someone, or to avoid doing something, especially in a dishonest way. It can be used literally, as in 'He dodged the punch easily,' or figuratively, as in 'She dodged the question by changing the subject.' 'Dodge' is often used in phrases like 'dodge a bullet,' meaning to narrowly avoid a serious problem or disaster, and 'dodge the issue,' meaning to avoid talking about something directly.

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