Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Avoid.
How to pronounce avoid:
US
Avoid - as a verb
Stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
Example: "Her former friends now avoid her"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
circumventdodgeduckelude
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evadefudgehedgeparryput offsidestepskirtescapemissescapeget awayget byget offget outbypassget aroundshort-circuitkeep offstay offshirkshy away fromeschewshun
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
confrontPrevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off
Example: "Let's avoid a confrontation"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
avertdebardeflectfend offforefendforfendhead offobviatestave offward offRefrain from doing something
Example: "He should avoid publishing his wife's memories"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Refrain from certain foods or beverages
Example: "I keep off drugs"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
keep offDeclare invalid
Example: "The contract was annulled"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annulinvalidatenullifyquashvoidHypernyms (Closely Related)
cancelstrike downHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I always avoid eating fast food."
"She tried to avoid making eye contact with him."
"We should avoid rushing into any decisions."
"He wanted to avoid any unnecessary confrontations."
"They managed to avoid the traffic jam."
Word Game Points
Is AVOID a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, avoid is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AVOID has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is AVOID a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, avoid is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAVOID has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is AVOID a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, avoid is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAVOID has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
